Noinstall
Noinstall refers to software designed to run without a formal installation process or substantial changes to the host system. Noinstall software is typically portable, self-contained, or runnable from a user directory or removable media, allowing execution without system-wide changes or administrative privileges.
Common approaches to noinstall distribution include self-contained binaries, bundled runtimes and libraries, and packaging formats that
Examples and scope: noinstall concepts are widely used in portable software ecosystems. Windows portable apps from
Advantages include portability, ease of transfer between machines, and the ability to run software in restricted
See also portable software, standalone application, AppImage, Windows portable apps.