MetaQuotes, with its MT4 and MT5, has created two "simple" programs that are portable,
that is, they are not rooted on the computer where they are installed, that is, they do not have
configuration files or drives or DDLs or anything else scattered left and right on the computer,
especially in the folders of the Windows 10 operating system.
These "portable" programs are actually very compact (a single folder containing everything),
they can be moved wherever you want and open more than one of the same type and with the same account at the same time.
These two programs are delivered to the users (you and me) in a single file that contains,
in addition to the program itself, an installation program, which arranges the files on the computer, as you know it now.
Still a little scattered on the computer.
Now, with a "trick" the same installation can be compacted into a single folder, moved and duplicated as many times as you want.
It can be installed in a general folder on your hard drive, which contains all your MT4 folders and a general folder which contains all your MT5 folders.
So you have everything in order and at your fingertips.
It can also be copied to a USB stick, so you can take it with you and use it on any computer.
Why create a portable MT4/MT5? The reasons are many:
- have a clean and standard installation, to be duplicated as needed and indefinitely (for example in case of file or HD corruption)
- have a platform that contains only the indicators, EAs, Templates and Profiles of a certain strategy. I have 75 on my computer.
- Have the ability to move it quickly and effortlessly, from one computer to another
- test what you want and if you don't like it or don't need it, cancel the installation in a second without losing anything else and without damage
- have multiple accounts with different brokers in a single installation
and other solutions that, at this moment, do not come to mind.
Order ... practicality and versatility. The best of everything.
This universal guide, valid for both MT4 and MT5, is created to help you work better with Trading,
as your personal education and in general, to facilitate the life of every person who uses these platforms.
In particular then, for my interest. Facilitate the installation and use of the two EOS "Configurations", which you can find for free on this wire.
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/1079841-the-last-2-baskets-of-history-the-eos.
Each of these configurations contains:
- 3-4 EA
- 7 Scripts
- 21-23 Indicators
- 8-10 File
- about ten Presets
- more than 20 Templates
- from 1 to 4 Profiles
If you are like me, you will have already downloaded tons of material, maybe all put in a single MT4,
with the difficulty of searching for files when needed, and with the slowdown of the platform.
With a portable MT4, things will be better and faster from today.
And in my case, all the EOS material will be separated from the rest (even between the different configurations) and within reach.
Installing a new and clean portable MT4, takes 45-60 minutes and only needs to be done once in your life.
Another hour is for downloading the history of the 28 major FX pairs.
One thing too, which sooner or later will come in handy with other strategies.
All this time will be well spent, saving you from several unpleasant situations in your Trader experience,
and saving you hundreds of hours later. This I can guarantee.
that is, they are not rooted on the computer where they are installed, that is, they do not have
configuration files or drives or DDLs or anything else scattered left and right on the computer,
especially in the folders of the Windows 10 operating system.
These "portable" programs are actually very compact (a single folder containing everything),
they can be moved wherever you want and open more than one of the same type and with the same account at the same time.
These two programs are delivered to the users (you and me) in a single file that contains,
in addition to the program itself, an installation program, which arranges the files on the computer, as you know it now.
Still a little scattered on the computer.
Now, with a "trick" the same installation can be compacted into a single folder, moved and duplicated as many times as you want.
It can be installed in a general folder on your hard drive, which contains all your MT4 folders and a general folder which contains all your MT5 folders.
So you have everything in order and at your fingertips.
It can also be copied to a USB stick, so you can take it with you and use it on any computer.
Why create a portable MT4/MT5? The reasons are many:
- have a clean and standard installation, to be duplicated as needed and indefinitely (for example in case of file or HD corruption)
- have a platform that contains only the indicators, EAs, Templates and Profiles of a certain strategy. I have 75 on my computer.
- Have the ability to move it quickly and effortlessly, from one computer to another
- test what you want and if you don't like it or don't need it, cancel the installation in a second without losing anything else and without damage
- have multiple accounts with different brokers in a single installation
and other solutions that, at this moment, do not come to mind.
Order ... practicality and versatility. The best of everything.
This universal guide, valid for both MT4 and MT5, is created to help you work better with Trading,
as your personal education and in general, to facilitate the life of every person who uses these platforms.
In particular then, for my interest. Facilitate the installation and use of the two EOS "Configurations", which you can find for free on this wire.
https://www.forexfactory.com/thread/1079841-the-last-2-baskets-of-history-the-eos.
Each of these configurations contains:
- 3-4 EA
- 7 Scripts
- 21-23 Indicators
- 8-10 File
- about ten Presets
- more than 20 Templates
- from 1 to 4 Profiles
If you are like me, you will have already downloaded tons of material, maybe all put in a single MT4,
with the difficulty of searching for files when needed, and with the slowdown of the platform.
With a portable MT4, things will be better and faster from today.
And in my case, all the EOS material will be separated from the rest (even between the different configurations) and within reach.
Installing a new and clean portable MT4, takes 45-60 minutes and only needs to be done once in your life.
Another hour is for downloading the history of the 28 major FX pairs.
One thing too, which sooner or later will come in handy with other strategies.
All this time will be well spent, saving you from several unpleasant situations in your Trader experience,
and saving you hundreds of hours later. This I can guarantee.
I've seen things you people wouldn't believe