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If a host PC is missing "Visual C++ Redistributables," AmiBroker might not launch.

By default, AmiBroker stores databases in C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\AmiBroker . Move your .dat database folder into E:\AmiBrokerPortable\Databases . amibroker portable

A: Yes. The license permits installation on multiple machines for a single user. A portable drive is simply a movable installation. Sharing the USB drive with another trader violates the license. If a host PC is missing "Visual C++

| Issue | Impact | |-------|--------| | | Database loading, large backtests, and chart refreshes lag significantly. USB 3.0/3.1 or external SSD recommended. | | No native portable version | You must manually create it (copy installation + use a launcher like Cameyo or PortableApps.com launcher, or set UseRegistry=0 in config). | | Plugin path restrictions | Some 3rd-party data plugins (e.g., IB TWS, eSignal) hardcode paths to C:\Program Files\ . May fail on portable setup. | | Shared drive conflicts | If two instances open same database from a network/cloud drive, database corruption occurs. | | No auto-update | Updating AmiBroker requires manually copying new files over the portable folder. | | Windows security alerts | Some antivirus flags portable launchers as suspicious because they run without formal installation. | A: Yes