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Portable applications have well-known advantages, these being the reason why many prefer them to desktop editions that require installation. Evidently, there is no need to go through a setup process to use them. Other than that, they can be carried around on a USB device and used on the go, which makes them more versatile and, what’s more, they do not leave traces behind on the host computer.

As you can see, the list of pluses is quite generous. On the downside, Windows does not allow you to add a portable application to the list of default apps, at least not via the available settings in the operating system. That is where Portable Registrator comes in.

Features:

• Helps make any portable executable the default handler in Windows


• Install-free application, requires administrative rights to use


• Allows customization of default program types and associations


• Easy to configure and use


• Ability to revert associations and registrations

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Frank G.


• Supports: Windows operating system


• File Size: Not specified


• Requires: Administrative rights

While you must be careful not to mess up the configuration file and your computer's registry with it, rest assured that you can also reset it via the main window and start fresh.

While it might seem like a bit of a hassle to configure the application on your own, using it afterwards is pretty straightforward. You only need to select the portable executable file, choose the program type and check the file and URL associations to be correct, assign it a name to identify it easier, then hit the “Register” button. A confirmation message is shown if the operation was successful.

You should also know that any association and registration of a portable application as default can be reverted with Portable Registrator, should you wish to do so.