can i download alpha to a flash drive???
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Zyhail
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can i download alpha to a flash drive so that i can start it from there and don't have to restart every time i go to a new computer???

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i don't see why not

i don't see why not

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The simple answer is yes.

The simple answer is yes. Only problem I see is you have to copy the saves to each computer

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You can put the downloadable

You can put the downloadable client on a flash drive, sure, but the saves would have to be copied manually. You could probably get fancy with making directory junctions pointing at the flash drive on every computer, so that the real saves would be on the flash drive but the system would think they're in their usual spot.

That is unless there's ever an online save system like Steam Cloud or something.

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File Location?

While you guys are at it, where are the saves found?

also, you could just write a batch file to copy the files, and run the client, then copy them back and delete the old ones via an input menu.

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Batch File Code

The code would look something like this:

@echo off
Title Minecraft Mobile
if NOT exist "location on computer" (
md "file location on computer)
else
cls
echo 1. Copy saves and launch Minecraft.
echo 2. Backup saves to flash.
set "input=>"
if %input%==1 (
copy -Y SOURCE+OTHER FILES? DESTINATION
start minecraft.exe
exit
if %input%==2 (
copy -Y Destination SOURCE
echo Files copied
echo.
pause
exit
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Note: This will NOT delete the files on the computer, if you want them to, let me know; however, it will overwrite any files in the current location, so it kind of eliminates the need for deletion.

Zyhail
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ok...

i don't have the client nor do i understand it. can you post a link to the client and explain stuff in layman's terms please

Drty_Muffin
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Client: http://minecraft.net/

Client:

ok, so basically your saves are put directly on your computer in a folder. Instead of copying your files manually (since I assume you'll be switching computers often) the batch script will do it for you (when you press 1) and then launch the client (which you can put on your flash) once it's finished copying the files to the location Minecraft.exe will look for your files. Once you're done playing, run the batch file again, only press 2 this time, which will copy the files BACK onto the flashdrive, ready to be copied onto another machine.

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you know...the file junction

you know...the file junction thing might be simpler. The batch script is starting to require too much input for the user to be practical....can you kind of explain what you mean by going to a "new computer"?