What Is Portable Version and How to Create It?
What is Portable Version?
The portable version is a way to put all the installation files and configuration settings of a program into an accessible folder, and you can run it on any PC by clicking its .exe file. And usually, it's saved on a removable device, such as, USB drive.
By contrast, there is another form of program - an Installer. Why do we use the portable version instead of the Installer? Check the portable version vs the installer in the following:
First, it does not require installation. The installer requires you to install it first, and all the installation files go to server different locations, such as, bulk of the app’s files in the C:\Program Files folder, files containing settings for all users of the app in the ProgramData folder, and particular to different users stored in the hidden “AppData” folder, etc.
Second, it's portable. It allows you to take the portable version of the software everywhere and use it on any PC.
Third, it's easy to back up and recover. It includes all the installation files and configured settings in a folder instead different location, you can easily back up the portable program and recover it as needed.
How to Create Portable Version of Backup Software to Protect Data
Backup is a good habit to protect data, but it's time-consuming to install backup software and perform further operations if you have multiple computers or servers. In view of this, you can choose to create a portable version of backup software, AOMEI Backupper Technician or TechPlus. They contain all the features of AOMEI Backupper - backup, restore, sync, clone, tools, and provide billable technical service to clients.
Here, take AOMEI Backupper TechPlus as an example to show you the steps. Please download it to execute:
(PS: The free-trial version has a 30-day limit. To protect data continuously, upgrade to the official version.)
Step 1: Run Create Portable Version Tool
Click "Tools" in the left tab, and then select the "Create Portable Version" tool under the "Common Tools" section.
Step 2: Select Target Location
Select a removable device to store all the installation files and configuration settings of this software. Please remember to insert the removable device before selecting it as the destination.
You can directly edit the target location input box, or click the "Browse" button to pop up the computer resource manager window. After the selection is completed, it will be displayed in the target location input box.
Step 3: Start Creation
After selecting the target location, click "Start Creating" to start the process of creating a portable version. It will display the progress and process information. You can also click the "Cancel" button to cancel the creation.
Step 4: Finish Creation
Click the "Finish" button after the process completes.
About Portable Version Registration Tool
Once the portable version is created successfully, a registration tool will be generated in the portable version AOMEI Backupper directory, named Register.exe.
There will be a pop-up window if you run the .exe file.
>> Click "Register" and the portable version will become registered. This option also works when you encounter a problem using the portable version of this software.
>> Click "Anti-registration" and the portable version will become unregistered.
After running, it is recommended to click "Anti-registration" to clear the registration information, so as to protect your registration information from being leaked.
Notes:
- The tool does not currently support creation on a network path.
- The tool does not currently support creation on the CD-ROM drive.
- The tool is only available in the AOMEI Backupper Technician and Technician Plus versions.
- When AOMEI Backupper is running, the portable version cannot run at the same time.
Summary
The portable version is much more convenient; you can take it everywhere and use it on any PC, you don't need to install it every time, etc. And creating a backup image is a good habit to protect your computer, whether the system or the data on it. But if you want to use it on multiple computers, it may not be convenient. In this case, you can choose to create a portable version of backup software with AOMEI Backupper Technician or TechPlus edition.