Installation of computer programs on a USB flash drive is performed if you want to use the software on other computers without additional installation of your applications on them. The utilities copied to the USB flash drive will help you to perform operations with the necessary files as quickly as possible, and you will not need to download additional installation packages.
Instructions
Step 1
Many popular utilities can be installed on a USB storage medium. Download the portable version of your program from the Internet. These applications are supplied in archive format and can be unpacked to any data carrier. To download the desired program, go to its official website and select the appropriate download section.
Step 2
After the download is complete, unpack the resulting archive on your computer. The folder created as a result of unpacking the program must be moved to a USB flash drive. To do this, install the device into your computer's drive and use the "Open folder to view files" option.
Step 3
Copy the directory with the program obtained after unpacking to the file system of the device. To do this, you can right-click on the folder and select the "Copy" section in the context menu. Then go to the desired directory on the USB flash drive and paste the copied directory using the Ctrl and V key combinations.
Step 4
To run the utility from a USB flash drive, open the folder with the program and run its executable file of the same name. The utility will save all settings on the media and will not leave any data on the computer system.
Step 5
Some portable versions of the programs come with an installer package. To install such an application on a USB flash drive, run the installer and follow the instructions of the installer. In the "Save path" window, specify your data carrier by clicking on the "Browse" button. Select the connected device from the list that appears. The portable utility will be installed on your storage medium and you can use it on any computer.
Step 6
To download portable versions directly to a USB flash drive, you can use the PortableApps utility. The program interface will provide you with a list of utilities available for download. You can download and install them immediately on the media. Download the program from the developer's official website. After downloading, run the resulting installer and specify your USB flash drive as the installation folder.
Step 7
Run the program, and in the list that appears, select the utility that you want to download and install. The application will automatically download all the necessary files and unpack them to removable media.
