ThinApp is software that allows users to create portable applications that can be run from any computer without installing them. It uses virtualization concepts to package an application and its dependencies so it is self-contained. To create a portable app with ThinApp, first select the application to package, then use ThinApp to scan the system and capture the necessary files. The captured files are then compiled into a portable format that can be run from any computer by running the executable from a USB drive or other portable storage.

1. Make a portable application with ThinApp
USESFRBR
November 2012
It is now possible to make a portable application with ThinApp. so that it can be accessed on
any platform. ThinApp is a software developed by VMWare that can be used for creating
portable applications. It uses the concepts of application virtualisation and the principles of
sandboxing to make an application run on any platform. It is not complicated to make a
portable application with ThinApp but it is important to start with a clean computer and follow
the instructions carefully. Once done, the application can be used on a portable storage device
and can be accessed from any system without compromising the data.
Introduction
How to proceed
Compilation
See also: Make portable apps
Introduction
ThinApp is a program that can be used to make some applications portable for the user. But you
should do this only with applications that have not already been installed on your computer.
Below are instructions for using ThinApp
ThinApp is supported on Windows Seven since version 4.0.4
How to proceed
Select "All Programs" from the Start menu and choose VMWARE before double clicking
the "ThinApp Setup Capture" shortcut.

2. When the ThinApp Setup Capture window pops up, click "Next"

3. Close all applications that might affect ThinApp's performance as well as the application
that you want to make portable
Click Next

4. The application will scan for the files required and may take some time. Do not touch
anything while this process is going on. It will let you know automatically when done

5. When it has finished, minimize the ThinApp window as indicated on the screen

6. Step 6: You can now install the application that you want to make portable (the
application used in this example is Tune Up Utilities, available through the link:
http://en.kioskea.net/download/download 1448 tuneup utilities)
If the application requires the serial number in order to run, enter it to validate the
software. Do not forget to configure the software before proceeding to the next step

7. When the installation is done maximize the ThinApp window and click on Next to
analyze your system again

8. Compilation
The analysis of the system will determine which folders and files are needed for the
installation of the software to be able to create a portable version of it
When the user-accessible entry points window pops up, check the software that needs to
be made portable and when this is done, click Next

9. You can now choose the flash disk device where you want the application to run and
click Next when done

10. Leave the Merged Isolation mode checked and click Next

11. Choose the Fast Compression option to get the maximum space that will be required on
the flash disk. Click Next

12. The folders that will be needed by the application will be put in the same directory

13. Once that process has finished, click Build Now

14. Choose the Browse Project option to get hold of the folder made specially for the
portable software.

15. Browse for and open the Bin folder
Finally, copy the executable application to your flash disk