If someone else needs the same set of software or only a sub-set….simply copy the required archives, extract and they are ready to go.
Chrome default folder x install#
Fragmentation of data and executables is reduced significantly, it barely takes the automatic disk maintenance from Windows 3 minutes each week to defragment my 2 TByte drive.īy doing so, I only have to install the required operating system in a Virtual Machines, mount my D:\ partition in that VM and I can work immediately with my portable software in the VM without any need of installing and configuring my portable software.īacking up is also easier and simple. This keeps my system nimble on it’s feet. My personal data is stored on my E:\ partition and every temporary folder/file is being stored on my F:\ partition.
I keep my collection of portable software that covers 90% of my software needs on my D:\ partition.
Portable versions can be located on any partition and/or folder of my choosing. And if that also doesn’t work, then it must be a really essential piece of software before I even consider to install it. If that is not possible, I have found software that will help me to turn a piece of software into a portable version of that software. So years ago I came to the conclusion that I will only use portable versions of software. Software that automatically assumes its installation folder must be on the C:\ partition, simply has no reason to exist. While that should not be too difficult, it is an extra step in the installation procedure and more chance of failure to install and/or comply with company policy. Then you need to make changes in the registry, shortcuts etc.