Beyond Compare Portable Exclusive is highly recommended for its ability to efficiently manage and synchronize files across different environments.
| Problem | Cause | Exclusive Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Cannot find BCInterop.dll" | Path length too long (Windows limitation) | Move USB root to D:\BC4\ (short path) | | FTP fails | Host firewall blocks non-signed apps | Use SCP (SSH) mode instead on port 22 | | Comparison is slow | Host uses ancient USB 2.0 or FAT32 | Reformat drive to NTFS or exFAT for large file support | | Rules disappear | Portable.dat missing | Create empty file; restart app | | "License invalid" | MAC address changed between hosts | Use BC4Key.txt without binding to hardware; email Scooter support for a "floating" key |
The “Exclusive” version typically binds the license to the portable media, not a single machine. You can move it between computers without reactivation (check your EULA, but this is the key benefit over standard portable).
: Your license key is stored in the portable folder. This allows you to carry your registered version and "exclusive" Pro features (if purchased) to any computer without needing to re-register on every machine. Exclusions : Portable installs typically do not include shell integration
Beyond Compare Portable Exclusive is highly recommended for its ability to efficiently manage and synchronize files across different environments.
| Problem | Cause | Exclusive Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Cannot find BCInterop.dll" | Path length too long (Windows limitation) | Move USB root to D:\BC4\ (short path) | | FTP fails | Host firewall blocks non-signed apps | Use SCP (SSH) mode instead on port 22 | | Comparison is slow | Host uses ancient USB 2.0 or FAT32 | Reformat drive to NTFS or exFAT for large file support | | Rules disappear | Portable.dat missing | Create empty file; restart app | | "License invalid" | MAC address changed between hosts | Use BC4Key.txt without binding to hardware; email Scooter support for a "floating" key |
The “Exclusive” version typically binds the license to the portable media, not a single machine. You can move it between computers without reactivation (check your EULA, but this is the key benefit over standard portable).
: Your license key is stored in the portable folder. This allows you to carry your registered version and "exclusive" Pro features (if purchased) to any computer without needing to re-register on every machine. Exclusions : Portable installs typically do not include shell integration