How do you do it? Do I need to download a program to make them work from the flash drive? What I mean is like... say I had a program my school didnt, and I installed it to my flash drive, then took it to school, then opened the application at school with it working from the flash drive meaning I don;t have to install it to the school computer as youre not allowed..
2007-02-22 10:08:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Most programs need to be installed which loads little bits into the system directories on the main disc!
2007-02-22 10:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Rob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To run lots of different apps from a stick, you'd be better off with a U3 flash drive. They have 2 partitions, the first part is secure and has an app launcher tool, the second part is for your user files, so it keeps them separate. Personally, I don't like these devices as they've caused me too many problems at work (problems with network drive mapping and admin rights), but it depends where you're using it, I suppose.
You can also get some apps that will run off normal sticks, e.g. Mozilla's browser 'Firefox Portable' which I really like because you can port around all your Bookmarks (the equivalent of IE Favorites).
2007-02-22 22:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by CATHERINE E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good Network Administrator wouldn't allow the process you describe to occur.
If the USB ports are disabled your flash drive won't be recognized.
An external hard drive would require hardware modifications that can be blocked.
2007-02-22 10:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are simply mini versions for flash drives. I use it at school as well.
One I like is BROWZAR
It is an "internet explorer". I can use it, and leave no traces on the system I have used.
However, your tekkie, (network administrator, IT technician, evil computer woman in the cupboard [as ours is called as her office is a little cupboard with 12 servers, no air conditioning and its boiling]), will still be able to see what you have been on, with the Internet filter, usually smartfilter or similar.
google FLASH DRIVE FREEWARE or USB DRIVE FREEWARE
2007-02-22 10:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is fine if you only would like to install software on your USB... I personally find installing a whole operating system on a USB drive more appealing.
You can install Linux on your USB drive and then boot off the drive, provided that the computer is capable of booting off thumb drives of course... :)
2007-02-22 10:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by Zoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put a flash drive in, the computer should recognize it as an externa l drive. otherwise its as simple as moving files from folder to folder. just cut n paste em or copy n drop em. same w/ external hard drive.
2007-02-22 10:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can store applications on a flash drive but you cant run an app from a flash drive.
2007-02-22 10:11:18 · answer #7 · answered by spyderman1212 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a whole suite of them on a thumb drive. You can find out how here:
http://lifehacker.com/software/usb-drive/geek-to-live-carry-your-life-on-a-thumb-drive-or-ipod-179025.php
2007-02-22 10:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋