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| When you install Metatrader, by default it stores your data in Window's AppData folder (you can read more about Metatrader's folder structure in our [[metatrader_-_quick_primer|MT4 Primer]]). To bypass this limitation and allow users to store data in a different location (such as a portable drive), Metatrader offer a feature called "Portable mode". | When you install Metatrader, by default it stores your data in Window's AppData folder (you can read more about Metatrader's folder structure in our [[metatrader_-_quick_primer|MT4 Primer]]). To bypass this limitation and allow users to store data in a different location (such as a portable drive), Metatrader offer a feature called "Portable mode". | ||
| - | To enable portable mode, you need to start up Metatrader with the parameter **/portable**. You can specify this command-line parameter as shown in the screenshot below. | + | To enable portable mode, you need to start up Metatrader with the parameter **/portable**. You can specify this command-line parameter as shown in the screenshot below. Note also how the MT4 //Data Folder// has been changed to match the installation directory. |
| - | {{:pasted:20161212-055757.png}} | + | {{:pasted:20161214-044207.png}} |
| The next time to start Metatrader, your "Metatrader Data Folder" will be in the same location as your Installation Folder. Make sure you have updated your Tickstory configuration so it reflects this new Data Folder location. | The next time to start Metatrader, your "Metatrader Data Folder" will be in the same location as your Installation Folder. Make sure you have updated your Tickstory configuration so it reflects this new Data Folder location. | ||
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