The portable xplorer² is a special executable version "hand made" for each customer. Most people don't need it.

• Why do I need it?
  It is meant for users that spend a lot of time working on other people's computers, and want to keep their toolkit on a USB stick or other portable storage media.
   
• Can I use it with "normal" user accounts?
  Yes. The portable version does not require administrator rights either to install or run, so you can use xplorer² in any computer.
   
• Does it leave any traces behind?
  No. You carry your favorite settings with you (e.g. on a USB stick); they are temporarily imported in the registry (HKCU) and are erased when you quit the program.
   
• How do I get a copy of it?
  Each user gets a personalized build, with your name and email appearing in About dialog box. If you don't have a licence for the "normal" version, you can opt for the upgrade within the order process. Existing users can buy the upgrade separately clicking on the button below. The cost is USD $9.95.
   
  (registration reference number required)
   
• Are there any strings attached?
  Very few, see the detailed section below. Basically you are supposed to use it from removable media only and not leave it installed on computers you don't own.
   

Portable version details

The "standard" xplorer² edition is bundled with extra code to manage the free 21-day trial period and registration. As a result it leaves permanent traces on computers it is installed, and requires administrator rights to run for the first time.

The portable version does away with these checks so it can be freely used by a single user on the move. It doesn't require installation and can be run off any USB stick. It does not leave any registry keys or other hidden files on the host computer. For instructions on how to setup the portable version please refer to the manual.

LIMITATIONS. Having been stripped of its registration checks, the portable version is a risk to our intellectual property. We place a lot of trust on the customer not to abuse the convenience of an unprotected version. To guard against accidental leaks of personalized portable versions (e.g. theft/loss of USB stick), they only run from removable media, not from fixed storage like internal hard disks. This strikes an optimal balance between our IPR and customers' convenience. Please refer to the full licence agreement for more details.

UPGRADES. A new personalized build will be required for each major upgrade, or even a small bugfix. As this is a new feature, we cannot anticipate the workload required and cannot offer a guarantee for free future updates. It is estimated that you should get 2-3 personal builds for each of your $10 upgrades. To maximize your potential it's best to request your portable build after the program has been declared "stable" (e.g. don't use up your upgrade requests for beta builds!).

PRIVACY STATEMENT. Each portable build contains some of the customer's personal information (Name and e-mail), which is encrypted but visible from the About dialog box. This information may be used to protect our IPR.

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