Is there a way of installing an executable programme on a USB memory stick?

[meld51]

I'm sure I read somewhere that it is even possible to load a full Operating System on a stick.

[Delta Whiskey]

Not sure what you're trying to achieve, but http://portableapps.com/ is worth a look.

Well you can install it by directing the program to it. But to actually self contain the program and have it actually run on different machines is a different story. Some programs need ddl files installing and registry entries to run correctly some do not so try it and see.Usb sticks can be made bootable and there is a new type mainly for this purpose . These will boot just like a normal boot device like a cd or hdd performanace of say a linux distro from this device would be a lot better than a live cd

[meld51]

I'd like to be able to carry a copy of a programme with me and run it on any PC that I like.

what program is it ? try it and see

[Stuart]

You can install Standard Applications using the standard windows tools, as the USB drive appears to be a normal drive to Windows. Note: Apps installed this way will probably only work on the PC you installed them on.

Also, some Applications (such as Firefox) are available in "portable" versions. These can be copied to any device and just run straight from the device. They will run from the device, but you may not be able to store preferences/configuration info.

Also, if your USB drive has a U3 logo on it, you'll be able to get a whole load of software than you can install on the device, and it will function exactly like a normal Windows Appplication. http://www.u3.com/

Finally, yes, as long as your computer supports booting from USB, you can install an operating system on the device. There are various versions of Linux that will boot from USB stick, and you can install a heavily cut down version of Windows using the tools and instructions at http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

[altis]

Yep, I can still run a full blow version of Windows entirely from a floppy disk. Mind you, it's Windows 95 (OSR2.5) and the floppy is an LS120. Very slow but handy for running system recovery apps.

[JediMaster]

Try this:


http://tomshardware.co.uk/2005/09/09...n_your_pocket/

also VirtualDub & other Programs run on USB Flash as it Never Installs, other Apps do same too..

[cmatt]

uh huh i use this :

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

[ADd]

Linux can install on a USB

DSL good choice, but you can get Ubuntu/Kubuntu on there with a bit of trimming

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/2007/01...b-x-ubuntu-610

google will find you lots more

Once upon a time there was a BBC computer that allowed you to plug in an EPROM for each operating system you wanted, BBC Basic or 6502 Assembler, for example, nice to see things have moved on

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by homealone

Once upon a time there was a BBC computer that allowed you to plug in an EPROM for each operating system you wanted, BBC Basic or 6502 Assembler, for example, nice to see things have moved on

Hello Grandad

Originally Posted by homealone

Once upon a time there was a BBC computer that allowed you to plug in an EPROM for each operating system you wanted, BBC Basic or 6502 Assembler, for example, nice to see things have moved on

my old atari 800 did that too Basic or machine code (not that I knew any of that I was only 8 but I did write a basic text adventure at that age )

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

my old atari 800 did that too Basic or machine code (not that I knew any of that I was only 8 but I did write a basic text adventure at that age )

Wasnt that built on the basis of a games console with plug in games?

Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

Hello Grandad

nooo - that has connotations of Clive Dunn & the kids choir

---------- Post added at 23:52 ---------- Previous post was at 23:45 ----------

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

my old atari 800 did that too Basic or machine code (not that I knew any of that I was only 8 but I did write a basic text adventure at that age )

you are in a small clearing, exits are north, south, up & down - I never did finish the 'cave' - even with 'plugh'