Portable vs. Desktop version? What's safer?

Keta

New Member
I was thinking about it, when installing an app who had a portable version.

Would you say a portable is a safer choice than a desktop version? If so, why?
 

beers

Moderator
Staff member
Not really.

The main difference is that they don't rely on any stored registry data or similar. Otherwise it's the same rest of the code.
 

lucasbytegenius

Well-Known Member
Okay, do they still collect any data at all?
Largely depends on the program, but if the regular installed program collects data, the portable version most likely does the same. Portable versions still store data, just in a way where you can easy use the program on other computers and keep your settings and data.
 
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