Need the same bookmarks and browser settings when moving between PCs? Google Chrome Portable runs without a conventional installation, with bookmarks and settings kept with the portable copy. Chrome also offers its familiar tabbed browsing, address-and-search bar, and extension support.
What stays with the portable copy?
Chrome Portable is designed to run from removable or local storage without installing the browser in the usual way. Bookmarks and settings travel with the portable copy, so the browser can retain those choices when opened on another PC.
Signing in to Chrome can sync bookmarks, browsing history, and other settings across computers. Signing in also connects Chrome with Google services. That account-based sync is separate from carrying the portable browser itself.
How does Chrome handle browsing?
The address bar also works as a search box, so web addresses and searches go through the same field. Open sites in tabs and arrange those tabs in the browser window. Extensions and themes from Google's store work as they do in installed Chrome.
Chrome includes protection against malware and phishing, along with updates for security fixes.
How do you open an Incognito window?
Add –incognito to the launcher's command line, for example in a desktop shortcut, and Chrome Portable opens straight into Incognito mode.
Pros
- Carries bookmarks and settings with the portable copy
- Searches and enters web addresses in the same box
- Supports Chrome Web Store extensions and themes
- Can launch Incognito mode with a command-line option
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
Can bookmarks and settings move between PCs?
Yes. They stay with the portable copy. Signing in to Chrome can also sync bookmarks, history, and other settings across computers.
How can Chrome Portable start in Incognito mode?
Pass –incognito to GoogleChromePortable.exe when launching the browser.
Can Chrome Portable use Chrome extensions?
Yes. Extensions and themes install just as in the regular Chrome.
