Some portables use registry virtualization. After heavy use, the virtual registry can become corrupted, leading to "unable to initialize Photoshop" errors. The fix involves deleting a hidden folder in %AppData% , which is annoying.
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: Most portable versions found on torrent or file-sharing sites are bundled with malware, ransomware, or spyware. Security analysts have frequently flagged these executables for dropping malicious files onto systems. Some portables use registry virtualization