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by MontrealPaul
Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: Portable Freeware Submission
Topic: Format Factory (powerful media converter)
Replies: 20
Views: 72121

Re: Format Factory (powerful media converter)

Yeah, that's pretty much what this thread is about... A purported "Portable" version which is not, really.
Your mileage may vary - depends on which version you're referring to.
by MontrealPaul
Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Portable Freeware Submission
Topic: Format Factory (powerful media converter)
Replies: 20
Views: 72121

Re: Format Factory (powerful media converter)

Thanks for the feedback, Guinness, I was starting to have my doubts after it crashed for the second time trying to convert a vob to mp4 (617 Meg vob, crashed after 3.5%/1.8M). Anyway, many variables to consider, so I'm not giving up yet! :D Cheers! (/hoists a pint of G) P.S.: Yes, I know it's gettin...
by MontrealPaul
Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Portable Freeware Submission
Topic: Format Factory (powerful media converter)
Replies: 20
Views: 72121

Re: Format Factory (powerful media converter)

Hmm, so we seem to be wading further into murky waters... Maybe this isn't a good idea after all... I've found that I can modify just the HK_CU key and it works ok, but things will still remain behind, so it's really not stealthy at all, and I haven't tested it extensively. Anyway, as I said, I've m...
by MontrealPaul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 7:16 pm
Forum: Portable Freeware Submission
Topic: Format Factory (powerful media converter)
Replies: 20
Views: 72121

Re: Format Factory (powerful media converter)

I know it's just that, and that's just as I offered it, FWIW. It seems to me that if the app insists on writing to and reading from the registry (which is my experience), then it cannot be truly portable, but perhaps this kludge could help in some cases. Due to the above, I wouldn't even bother maki...
by MontrealPaul
Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Portable Freeware Submission
Topic: Format Factory (powerful media converter)
Replies: 20
Views: 72121

Re: Format Factory (powerful media converter)

@Cornflower, If you would be so kind as to list those registry keys, I could write a batch file which would back up/delete/restore those keys upon program exit/entry. This, of course, is a kludge and not "true" stealth or portability, but would get us a step or two closer... What do you th...