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Portable software

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000932

A class of computer program that is designed to run on a compatible operating system without being installed to the local file system. All the files and settings required for the application to function are contained within a single folder, which can be stored on a removable storage device like a USB flash drive. This contrasts with traditional applications that write files and registry entries to multiple system locations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000932
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Portable software",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A class of computer program that is designed to run on a compatible operating system without being installed to the local file system. All the files and settings required for the application to function are contained within a single folder, which can be stored on a removable storage device like a USB flash drive. This contrasts with traditional applications that write files and registry entries to multiple system locations.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/portable-software/"
}

Record 1,027 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.