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Installing memoq on external device
Thread poster: Sylwia Kastrau
Sylwia Kastrau
Sylwia Kastrau
Poland
English to Polish
Jun 7, 2022

I wonder whether it's possible to install memoq on an external device and work on it by plugging drive to a device. My main problem is I'm quite mobile and use multiple computers depending on where I am, but want access to my memoq regardless if needed, so I don't need to carry with myself my personal laptop all day everyday just in case there is a task incoming. From what I know memoq is tied to a specific hardware. Is it a processor or a drive? Can I tie it to a drive?
 
Kevin Fulton
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United States
Local time: 11:14
German to English
MemoQ connected to the Windows registry Jun 7, 2022

As far as I know, the MemoQ installation creates entries in the Windows registry, so just having it on an independent hard drive won't work.

However, I've read about various workarounds involving a "portable" version of Windows. This might work for you; on the other hand it may be a waste of time.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/run-portable-versions-windows/

Stepan Konev
 
Stepan Konev
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Russian Federation
Local time: 18:14
English to Russian
Portable memoQ Jun 7, 2022

Back in 2013, I have seen a portable version of memoQ that worked directly from a memory stick. I mean that it is technically possible but hardly legal. I've never heard of memoQ officially releasing a portable version. I suggest that you ask Kilgray directly.

[Edited at 2022-06-07 23:54 GMT]
 
John Fossey
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Canada
Local time: 11:14
Member (2008)
French to English
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Multiple MemoQs Jun 8, 2022

The Pro version of MemoQ allows you to have 2 installations on different machines, by adding -002 to the serial number. In fact I have it installed on a desktop and on two different laptops and they all work fine. When I first purchased MemoQ (years ago) I discussed this situation with Kilgray and they didn't have a problem with it.

I think you could switch machines during a project by creating a project backup file, saving the file to a memory stick, and then restore the backup fil... See more
The Pro version of MemoQ allows you to have 2 installations on different machines, by adding -002 to the serial number. In fact I have it installed on a desktop and on two different laptops and they all work fine. When I first purchased MemoQ (years ago) I discussed this situation with Kilgray and they didn't have a problem with it.

I think you could switch machines during a project by creating a project backup file, saving the file to a memory stick, and then restore the backup file to the MemoQ on the other machine. ▲ Collapse
 


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