These methods are ranked from least reliable but easiest (Method 1) to most stable but technical (Method 3).
Portable apps often crash if the USB drive or folder is read-only or if temp files accumulate. smartdraw portable fix
Steps:
This fix is for users who want to "sync" a portable copy between two personal computers (home & office), not random public terminals. These methods are ranked from least reliable but
How it works: You keep the program files on USB, but trick Windows into thinking the registry keys are local. Result: The PC thinks SmartDraw is installed locally,
On the target PC (e.g., your laptop):
Result: The PC thinks SmartDraw is installed locally, but all files live on USB. You must create these symbolic links on every PC you use. Not ideal for true portability.