If the risks of the PortableApps.com format concern you, consider these legitimate alternatives that run portably:
Portable software runs directly from a removable drive (USB, external HDD, SD card) without modifying the Windows Registry or leaving traces on the host computer’s AppData or Program Files folders. Adobe.Illustrator.Portable.CS6-PortableApps.comFormat
Technically, true portability for a complex program like Illustrator CS6 is extremely difficult. Adobe applications deeply embed themselves into the Windows Registry, install multiple shared components (VC++ runtimes, fonts, licensing services), and write to AppData and ProgramData folders. If the risks of the PortableApps
Repackagers (often not PortableApps.com officially, but third-party uploaders using the name) achieve “portability” via: install multiple shared components (VC++ runtimes
Performance drawbacks:
Keep your standard brushes and patterns on the USB, but link to a local C:\Temp folder for complex rasterized effects.