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Telegram Desktop v5.1.1 Updated
lwc on 2 Jun 2024 Change history
- 129MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 1 Jun 2024
- Suggested by guinness
Telegram is an easy-to-use, secure messaging and VoIP service. The program can be installed on multiple locations and devices, and will synchronize with all connected tools. It supports video calls, broadcast messages, huge chat rooms and can transfer any file type, up to 1.5 gigs each.
Important note: the desktop version is treated as just a secondary program, see Dependencies.
Cross-platform with clients available for Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and as a web app. A PortableApps version is also available.
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| Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder, Windows registry |
| Dependencies: | Already being logged in at Telegram in another device, and confirming against the other device via QR or a Telegram message (replacing the more liberal past requirement of "just" having a phone number that can receive SMS/automated calls). |
| Stealth: ? | No. HKCU\Software\TelegramDesktop By default, the program downloads media and documents into its own folder. To remove extra files and improve privacy, enter Settings > Advanced > Data and Storage > Download path > Default folder to "Temp Folder, cleared on logout". |
| License: | GNU GPLv3 |
| How to extract: | Download the "Portable version" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch telegram.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | RetroShare, IsoToxin |
| What's new? | See: https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases. |
| Latest comments |
FireRabbit
on 2018-06-26 13:03
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v1.3.8 - the BIG new feature here is that you can now export/backup your data. |
Discord Portable v1.0.9035 Updated
lwc on 23 Mar 2024 Change history
- 281MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 10 Mar 2024
- Suggested by Userfriendly
Discord is an easy-to-use, video and voice-over-IP program focused on gamers. The program functions with groups, includes high quality audio and maintains low CPU usage. The program also supports text chat, direct messaging, hotkeys, channels, permissions and embedded file exchange. The program integrates privacy settings, themes, streaming mode, notifications and more.
Discord Portable is a portable wrapper for the Discord instant messaging and VoIP program. The program is cross-platform with clients available for Web, Android, iOS, Mac and Linux. Alternatively, there is a bit outdated (from 2022) another wrapper developed by demon.devin.
Although most functions are free, some channel creations include premium features and games can be purchased via an integrated store.
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| Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder |
| Unicode support: | Yes |
| License: | Freeware/Open Source (wrapper: MIT, Discord: freeware) |
| How to extract: | Download the self-extracting "setup" EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch discord-portable.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | Teamspeak, sPortable, qTox |
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Miranda NG v0.96.4.1
freakazoid on 17 Feb 2024 Change history
- 11MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 8 Feb 2024
- Suggested by joby_toss
Miranda NG is a multi-protocol instant messaging client supporting most common protocols by default including Facebook, IRC, Jabber XMPP, MinecraftDynmap, Omegle, Sametime, SkypeWeb, Steam, Tox, Twitter, and more. Additional protocols are also available, as well as plugins and languages via "Main menu > Available Components list" (see online list).
Note: The program started as a code fork of Miranda IM. Though the latter is no longer maintained, a FAQ about the original differences is available, alongside a migration guide.
Alternatively, Miranda NG Portable is also available.
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| Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Win11 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder |
| Stealth: ? | Yes |
| Unicode support: | Yes |
| Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
| License: | GNU GPL |
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| Similar/alternative apps: | Miranda IM, Pidgin |
| What's new? |
See: https://wiki.miranda-ng.org/Changelog |
| Latest comments |
webfork
on 2014-01-05 02:55
smaragdus: My understanding is that they include all the popular plugins inside the distro. This is because plugin fragmentation and version issues were part of the reason for the Miranda NG code fork.
maxi
on 2015-04-20 21:36
new skype support in developer version. skypeweb plugin found on there board
webfork
on 2016-02-16 02:52
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I really didn't like not being able to hit "enter" and have the message send. You can configure this behavior under options - Message sessions - General tab - Sending messages - checkbox "Send message on 'Enter'" |
Pidgin Portable v2.14.12
webfork on 6 Apr 2023 Change history
- 56MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 1 Jan 2023
- Suggested by USB_Kx
Pidgin Portable is a Pidgin version made by PortableApps.com. Pidgin is an easy-to-use multi-protocol instant messaging client with a tabbed interface, customizable sounds, themes and more. Supports a long list of networks including Jabber/XMPP, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, MicroFocus GroupWise Messenger, SILC, and more. It also includes support for many features such as file transfers, away messages, buddy icons, emoticons and typing notifications.
Plugins are also available to add more features including more networks, security, interface tweaks, and more. Themes are available via an additional download.
Pidgin is cross-platform with clients available for Mac OS and Linux; it supports 80+ world languages.
Other portable versions (note that these are oudated and may not function):
- Official Procedure to make the official client portable (fairly long)
- Script kindly contributed by rokth
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| Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder |
| Stealth: ? | Yes |
| Unicode support: | Yes |
| License: | GPL |
| How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch PidginPortable.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | MirdandaNG, InstantBird |
| What's new? | See:https://keep.imfreedom.org/pidgin/pidgin/file/release-2.x.y/ChangeLog. |
| Latest comments |
smaragdus
on 2016-01-04 20:52
I usually never complain when there is a way to make a program portable but I have just wasted about half an hour updating (copying, moving, deleting, renaming) the native compressed version of Pidgin. And I forgot that the working Facebook plug-in was not included in the package and had to download it separately (but before that I deleted the "unknown" Facebook profile). Why do the developers still keep the no longer working Facebook-XMPP plug-in and do not adopt the working Facebook Chat (purple-facebook) plug-in is a mystery to me. Pidgin developers offer an offline installer (containing GTK+) and GTK+ for Windows yet they do not intend to provide a compressed portable-ready version for Windows. Updating Pidgin is a pain, as it is a pain to make it portable on first run.
MIKLO
on 2016-06-30 14:41
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WOW I find this really interesting that this software has been being downloaded or at least talked about for 9 years. Some of the first comments talk about this being worthless and a waste of time cuz Pidgin already has a Portable version. There is also talk about Haller wasting his time doing this... hmmm so what am I doing here also wasting my time? lol Anyway in my opinion any and all discussion even on so called "worthless" builds serve a purpose. If nothing else I get a link in my email letting me know that there is something I can go see and waste my time on some "worthless" and not needed software. Aint life great? |
BeeBEEP v5.8.6
SYSTEM on 24 Feb 2023 Change history
- 49MB (uncompressed)
- Released on 13 Feb 2023
- Suggested by smaragdus
BeeBEEP is a customizable chat and file/folder sharing tool for individuals or groups inside your local area network such as an office, home, or internet cafe. Conversations are peer-to-peer (no server required), encrypted, and messages sent to offline users will be delivered when they come online. Features include screen and file sharing, spellcheck, individual and group chats, and you can easily send quick voice recordings and screenshots. The program can also be configured to function as a file servers, sharing multiple files and folders for download by other clients.
Cross-platform with clients available for Linux, Mac and more.
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| Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
| Writes settings to: | Application folder |
| Stealth: ? | Yes |
| Unicode support: | Yes |
| Path portability: | Requires manual entry of relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
| License: | GNU GPLv3 |
| How to extract: | Download the "portable" ZIP package corresponding to your OS and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch beebeep.exe. |
| Similar/alternative apps: | Madhavan LAN Messenger, Fomine LAN Chat, Qualia LAN Messenger |
| What's new? |
BeeBEEP 5.8.6
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