Portable USB Deco Software

Padowan · 10th July 2008, 11:46

Anyone know if there are any USB Portable Deco packages out there?

I use V-Planner, and it would be great if this could be made portable. I want something that I can run from a USB stick, as I can't install software on my work PC, and want to be able to do non-work things!

jknights · 10th July 2008, 16:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

Anyone know if there are any USB Portable Deco packages out there?

I use V-Planner, and it would be great if this could be made portable. I want something that I can run from a USB stick, as I can't install software on my work PC, and want to be able to do non-work things!

Have you tried installing VPlanner on a USB stick and running it ?

I have the desktop and PPC version.
I installed the PPC version onto a SD card and have found it works in either of my PDA very well.

In fact I will see if I can do the same with my PC version on a USB stick.

jknights · 10th July 2008, 17:13

No, It didnt work with my USB stick.

Ross has closed that loophole down. ;-)

rossh · 10th July 2008, 17:59

V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over.

But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable.

What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device.

Regards

**Steve** · 11th July 2008, 00:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by rossh)

V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over.

But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable.

What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device.

Regards

Portability would be brilliant Ross. Would you consider coding a portable version in line with the parts you mention in your second paragraph being included?

jknights · 11th July 2008, 08:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by rossh)

V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over.

But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable.

What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device.

Regards

You are quite right Ross.

It does run on the host machine that the install was originally made on but if the USB stick is moved to another machine it does not work. At least not on mine. I've have Admin on all my domain machines.
If you put the USB stick back in the original machine it is quite happy.

What Padowan was after was probably a breech of your license agreement but never the less is a valid use of the software. Only one user but it is essentially locked to a machine. He wants multi-machine access with a single license so he doesnt need to carry a computer around.

I use the PPC version of VPlanner on my XDA Exec phone. It has a large enough screen to be worthwhile plus it has multi use (Phone, Word processor, Spreadsheet, MP3 player).

Padowan · 11th July 2008, 09:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by jknights)

You are quite right Ross.

It does run on the host machine that the install was originally made on but if the USB stick is moved to another machine it does not work. At least not on mine. I've have Admin on all my domain machines.
If you put the USB stick back in the original machine it is quite happy.

What Padowan was after was probably a breech of your license agreement but never the less is a valid use of the software. Only one user but it is essentially locked to a machine. He wants multi-machine access with a single license so he doesnt need to carry a computer around.

I use the PPC version of VPlanner on my XDA Exec phone. It has a large enough screen to be worthwhile plus it has multi use (Phone, Word processor, Spreadsheet, MP3 player).

Yep, exactly. I have the software licensed and paid for, but can't use it at work, cos when I try to run the install (from the USB stick) I get a message saying that I need admin rights on the machine. What I'd like is a way to install the software onto the USB key from a machine I do have admin access to, then take the USB to work, and cut tables instead of working!

I can see the copyright/license problem though, as there is now no track on the number of USB keys that could be generated. I still only need the software available on a small number of machines, and would be happy to define MAC addresses or something that specify the machines the USB will run on....

rossh · 13th July 2008, 11:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

Yep, exactly. I have the software licensed and paid for, but can't use it at work, cos when I try to run the install (from the USB stick) I get a message saying that I need admin rights on the machine. What I'd like is a way to install the software onto the USB key from a machine I do have admin access to, then take the USB to work, and cut tables instead of working!

OK, You will never be able to "Install" at work. You need admin rights to do an install and Vista really enforces this. But you can Install it at home to your USB. Or just copy the contents of the installed location to the USB. Now when at work you will need a registration, and you have four keys per year, so use one here. That should work.

Regards

Sutty · 13th July 2008, 22:01

If you leave your home PC on and connected (with security software of course) could you send a windows "remote assistance" request to yourself at work, and then access your home PC (with V-Planner on it ) from your work PC?

10th July 2008, 11:46	#1 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Portable USB Deco Software Anyone know if there are any USB Portable Deco packages out there? I use V-Planner, and it would be great if this could be made portable. I want something that I can run from a USB stick, as I can't install software on my work PC, and want to be able to do non-work things! __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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jknights New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oliva, Valencia, Spain. Posts: 121	Re: Portable USB Deco Software Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) Anyone know if there are any USB Portable Deco packages out there? I use V-Planner, and it would be great if this could be made portable. I want something that I can run from a USB stick, as I can't install software on my work PC, and want to be able to do non-work things! Have you tried installing VPlanner on a USB stick and running it ? I have the desktop and PPC version. I installed the PPC version onto a SD card and have found it works in either of my PDA very well. In fact I will see if I can do the same with my PC version on a USB stick.
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jknights New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oliva, Valencia, Spain. Posts: 121	Re: Portable USB Deco Software No, It didnt work with my USB stick. Ross has closed that loophole down. ;-) Last edited by jknights : 10th July 2008 at 17:16.
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rossh Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 111	Re: Portable USB Deco Software V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over. But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable. What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device. Regards __________________ Regards, Ross Hemingway V-Planner Live for the X1 V-Planner VPM-B Nitrox Trimix CCR Deco planning for Technical Divers www.v-planner.com
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Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: Portable USB Deco Software Quote: (Originally Posted by rossh) V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over. But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable. What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device. Regards Portability would be brilliant Ross. Would you consider coding a portable version in line with the parts you mention in your second paragraph being included? __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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11th July 2008, 08:10	#6 (permalink)
jknights New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oliva, Valencia, Spain. Posts: 121	Re: Portable USB Deco Software Quote: (Originally Posted by rossh) V-Planner will install and run just fine on a USB. You can install to the USB, or just copy the exe over. But your settings and config and saved data and registration goes on the host computer. These are not portable. What you may find is your admin has prevented this data from being saved, or any write access to the hardrive, from a USB device. Regards You are quite right Ross. It does run on the host machine that the install was originally made on but if the USB stick is moved to another machine it does not work. At least not on mine. I've have Admin on all my domain machines. If you put the USB stick back in the original machine it is quite happy. What Padowan was after was probably a breech of your license agreement but never the less is a valid use of the software. Only one user but it is essentially locked to a machine. He wants multi-machine access with a single license so he doesnt need to carry a computer around. I use the PPC version of VPlanner on my XDA Exec phone. It has a large enough screen to be worthwhile plus it has multi use (Phone, Word processor, Spreadsheet, MP3 player).
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Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	Re: Portable USB Deco Software Quote: (Originally Posted by jknights) You are quite right Ross. It does run on the host machine that the install was originally made on but if the USB stick is moved to another machine it does not work. At least not on mine. I've have Admin on all my domain machines. If you put the USB stick back in the original machine it is quite happy. What Padowan was after was probably a breech of your license agreement but never the less is a valid use of the software. Only one user but it is essentially locked to a machine. He wants multi-machine access with a single license so he doesnt need to carry a computer around. I use the PPC version of VPlanner on my XDA Exec phone. It has a large enough screen to be worthwhile plus it has multi use (Phone, Word processor, Spreadsheet, MP3 player). Yep, exactly. I have the software licensed and paid for, but can't use it at work, cos when I try to run the install (from the USB stick) I get a message saying that I need admin rights on the machine. What I'd like is a way to install the software onto the USB key from a machine I do have admin access to, then take the USB to work, and cut tables instead of working! I can see the copyright/license problem though, as there is now no track on the number of USB keys that could be generated. I still only need the software available on a small number of machines, and would be happy to define MAC addresses or something that specify the machines the USB will run on.... __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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rossh Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 111	Re: Portable USB Deco Software Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) Yep, exactly. I have the software licensed and paid for, but can't use it at work, cos when I try to run the install (from the USB stick) I get a message saying that I need admin rights on the machine. What I'd like is a way to install the software onto the USB key from a machine I do have admin access to, then take the USB to work, and cut tables instead of working! OK, You will never be able to "Install" at work. You need admin rights to do an install and Vista really enforces this. But you can Install it at home to your USB. Or just copy the contents of the installed location to the USB. Now when at work you will need a registration, and you have four keys per year, so use one here. That should work. Regards __________________ Regards, Ross Hemingway V-Planner Live for the X1 V-Planner VPM-B Nitrox Trimix CCR Deco planning for Technical Divers www.v-planner.com
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