Moving Portable Chromium Folder to Another Computer: Fixing Corrupted Settings

Introduction

Portable Chromium builds offer the convenience of running Google Chrome without leaving any trace on the local system. However, moving a portable Chromium folder to another computer may lead to corrupted settings. In this article, we will discuss how to fix corrupted settings when moving a portable Chromium folder to another computer.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A portable Chromium build installed on the source computer.
• Access to the portable Chromium folder.
• A new computer with no Chromium installation.

Moving the Portable Chromium Folder

To move the portable Chromium folder to another computer:

1. Copy the entire portable Chromium folder from the source computer to an external storage device, such as a USB drive.
2. Transfer the copied folder to the new computer.

Fixing Corrupted Settings

Upon moving the portable Chromium folder to the new computer, you may encounter corrupted settings. To fix this:

Method 1: Delete Corrupted Files

The first method involves deleting corrupted files in the User Data directory:

1. Locate the portable Chromium folder on the new computer.
2. Navigate to the User Data directory: user_data_dir\Default.
3. Delete the following files: Preferences, Local State, and Session Info.

Method 2: Create a New User Profile

The second method involves creating a new user profile:

1. Locate the portable Chromium folder on the new computer.
2. Create a new directory inside the User Data directory: New Profile.
3. Launch Chromium using the following command: chrome.exe --user-data-dir=path/to/portable/chromium/ --profile-directory=NewProfile.

References

For further reading:

• PortableApps: Google Chrome Portable
• Google Support: Chrome Browser - Sync settings and bookmarks