USB Version
What is the USB version?
The USB version is special version suitable for use in USB drives. The USB version enables you to use ConnectedText in any computer running Windows without installing it. You can update your data anywhere and anytime. Just plug your USB drive and launch ConnectedText.
What is necessary for using the USB Version?
Just a pen drive. Nothing more.
If you decide to use the USB version be sure that Windows recognizes your pen drive as REMOVABLE. Otherwise it will not possible to install ConnectedText in it.
Can I install the USB version in an USB/Firewire external hard drive?
Yes. Starting from version 4.0 the USB version supports USB/Firewire external hard drives.
Do I need a special type of USB drive?
No. Just a regular pen drive. It is not necessary to be U3 compatible. Make sure Windows recognizes it as REMOVABLE.
Can I install the regular version in a USB drive?
No. The regular version (desktop) is not suitable for running in a USB Drive. In fact it will not run. The regular version depends on registry entries. The USB version doesn't.
Can I install the USB version in my desktop?
No. The USB version is tailored to be used only in a removable drive. You can use the USB version in any computer so it is not necessary to install ConnectedText in your desktop.
What are the recommendations when using the USB version?
Since USB drives have a estimated maximum number of read/write cycles, they can fail without notice. So we suggest to backup your projects regularly, moving them to a fixed media.
Can I use projects created in the regular version with the USB version?
Yes, you can. Projects created with one version of ConnectedText are compatible with the other version.
How do I move a project from my desktop to the USB drive?
Do the following:
- Create in your USB, using the USB version, a project with the same name of the project you want to move. A folder with the selected name will be created under ConnectedText's Project folder.
- Copy all the contents of project folder in your desktop to the newly created folder in the USB drive.
- Launch ConnectedText from the USB drive and open the project.
That's all.