CNET Editors' review
Google Chrome is a free Web browser that's become a legitimate contender due to its speed and versatility. It's especially easy for programmers to create and share extensions that add useful capabilities to the basic Chrome engine and framework. We looked at Google Chrome Portable, a portable version of Chrome from PortableApps. PortableApps modifies popular open source programs for portability, packaging them with an installer that copies the program file to a destination of your choice, which can be on your hard drive or a removable device such as a USB drive or memory stick. All you have to do is click the executable file to run the program without having to install it in Windows or alter the directory.
If you haven't tried Chrome yet, you've probably had a whiff of it since other browsers are copying many of its features and functions, such as the versatile Omnibar address bar and its simplified interface. Chrome consistently kicks apps in browser speed tests, and it doesn't get as bloated and dumpy as the others do when you've customized them with add-ons. No browser's add-ons add on as quickly and easily as Chrome's, and they're easy to manage from the Extensions page on the Tools menu, which is accessed by clicking the wrench icon on the interface. Google Chrome Portable seems to perform exactly like the installed version, with pretty much all the features and extras.
So what makes Google Chrome Portable different from Google Chrome? Since it's portable, it doesn't leave your encrypted passwords behind, which means you can't retrieve them on another machine. However, PortableApps includes password portability as an advanced function that users must enable. More significant is digital certificate storage: Google Chrome Portable uses Windows for certificates, so any certificates it installs are saved in the local copy of Windows and won't travel with you, plus they'll be accessible from that particular machine. Therefore, you shouldn't use any private certificates with it, except on your own PC.
Publisher's Description
From PortableApps:
Google Chrome Portable is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier. Use one box for everything--type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and Web pages. Thumbnails of your top sites let you access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.
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"A bitter disappointment"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 17.0.963.56
Pros
Nothing worth mentioning here.
Cons
Huge install footprint (over 200 MB), slow as a snail, filled absolutely to the brim with other Google services that i didn't want or requested, basically impossible to tweak (installing preapproved addons isn't tweaking), not really portable - it leaves a lot of traces in the host pc, and finally not secure enough - using one is basically inviting Google to monitor whatever you do and there's no way to remove/deny that.
Summary
Using it is worse than having a root canal done. Going back to Opera Portable.
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"This is all you need for fast surfing!"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 16.0.912.63
Pros
Does exactly what I want to do...and fast!
Cons
None I can see
Summary
If I want a browser thats has the lot, but takes forever to load and takes up half the screen with useless icons and such, then I will get a browser to do that ... like FF and IE etc, BUT for speed and service, there is only one at the moment, and that is Chrome.
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""Flash Player Crashes too Often""
Version: Google Chrome Portable 15.0.874.106
Pros
Great to use on a computer, user friendly, very easy to customize.
Cons
Flash player crashes constantly, can't use it for more than 10 or 15 minutes without this happening on Google TV. On my computer, it's fine and i don't seem to have any issues.
Summary
Fix to issue with flash player crashing all the time...and you get 5 stars!
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"good fast browser but flash player still crashes"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 15.0.874.106
Pros
simple to use and customize
Cons
flash player crashes constantly
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"Love it! Loads quick, easy to use."
Version: Google Chrome Portable 15.0.874.106
Pros
Speed
Simplicity
CustomizableCons
none at this time
Summary
The only one I use!
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"Works beautifully!"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 13.0.782.220
Pros
Can 'install' it at work without needing administrator installation rights.
Cons
Can't see any yet.
Summary
Works like my regular install at home.
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"it does a good job"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 12.0.742.100
Pros
it does a good job
Cons
it takes a half a dozen times or more to get it to down load it still has not
Summary
I like google
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"see bottom line summary!"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 12.0.742.100
Pros
see bottom line summary!
Cons
see bottom line summary!
Summary
Now you know that Google Chrome is the Chromiest! Keep up the good work!
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"Great browser. This version is portable"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 11.0.696.68
Pros
This browser is one of my prefer!!
Download istallation file and clic on, start istallation and then it ends istallation with link to internet for downloading all the program. Therefore istallation is easy and gives not problems.Cons
No con at this moment.
Summary
Chrome has may ad ons to install in for more customizzation.
Fast, Good.
I recommand this software to all users who need a portable browser of good quality. -
"great supersnel"
Version: Google Chrome Portable 10.0.648.151
Pros
geeft weinig problemen b.v. errors heel af en toe.
Cons
niet of weinig aanwezig want ik werk met google chrome
Summary
Het bevalt mij prima geef mij maar google chrome
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