[5.0] Portable Zotero
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To update, just download the new version on github ( https://github.com/pedrom34/ZoteroPortable/releases ) or on portable apps forums ( https://portableapps.com/node/56957 ) and install in the folder of the previous version.
Or, do as you did! Ask Zotero to verify updates, restart when asked, accept the error, exit zotero, profit.
Just be aware that doing this way will create a Zotero folder in both %appdata% and %localappdata% folder.
But yes, I'll try to find something more user-friendly.
user_pref("app.update.auto", false);
user_pref("app.update.enabled", false);
This will require the user to update manually by installing each version I provide. I think it's a good way to do it: if Zotero Portable leaves beta, it will be easy to update with the PortableApps Menu checking for new versions.
But I'm afraid some non-tech users will be stuck with the first version they install. And if I stop updating the portable version (not considering it for the moment), users will have to modify the lines.
So I'm a bit reductant to do implement it.
Opinions anyone?
I would recommend finding an alternative way to handle this. One minimal path might be to package the PortableApp with an add-in that shows a pop up when an update is installed telling users to close and re-launch from the portable launcher.
@dstillman Is there a way to get the restart after Check for Updates to load with the same flags to avoid this issue (or could a pref for such be added)?