Difference between?

[Killswitch™]

What's the difference between a portable application and a normal one?

For example, I've download Dreamweaver CS3 portable and wasn't too sure if there was any difference because if theres not, I won't change anything.

[mbucari1]

Portable apps can be run without the need for installation and store all settings locally (ie. ini file)

[thearrow]

.....And hence intended for use from a portable device (USB flashdrive, external HDD, etc.) but can also just be used simply without an installation.

[Dark Archon]

Sometimes portable appz don't have as many features due to their size reduced and might now work properly such as when you make an OS like Windows Vista portable.

[Saroman]

Portable Windows and operating systems are purposefully compressed..

But in case of other apps..say Nero/FF/or as that matter any other.. you always get full functionality :D

[kadake]

Love my portable APPS , every PC i sit at has all the same apps that i need in the same place i left them

also browse with no history left on any PC,

theres very few apps actually installed on my PC , lot less messy REGISTRY KEYS

Recommend to ALL

[tyman]

get a program called thinstall...best portable app maker.