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Miranda IM Portable App
The Power of Miranda IM in a Portable App

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Looking for a portable IM version of Miranda IM? The Miranda Portable portable app allows users to take Miranda everywhere they go.

This portable IM client provides all the same great features as Miranda, but with a file size small enough to operate off a portable USB drive; users even have the option of installing more than 300 plugins to enrich their Miranda experience!

Downloading Miranda Portable Portable App

First, download the Miranda Portable portable app from the PortableApps website. A window will appear asking users where to download the application. Ensure your USB Drive is connected and select this drive as the destination drive.

Using Miranda Portable Portable App

Once the application has been downloaded, clicking “MirandaPortable.exe” (as it will appear on your USB Drive) will open the application.

Portable Apps Housekeeping Items

Users should always remember to shut down Miranda Portable after use and safely eject their USB drives prior to removing it from the computer. These safety practices will help keep from Miranda’s application files from being corrupted and maintain memory on the USB drive.

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