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Why some applications need first to be "installed" in order to run while others don't?

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Mar 15, 2026383 views
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Why some applications need first to be "installed" in order to run while others don't? Applications like Adobe software all need to be first installed on Windows before they can be run, but some other applications simply don't need any installation, Why?

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Fix for: Why some applications need first to be "installed" in order to run while others don't?

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Many programs send 'roots' into the OS, providing increased functionality for the program. Installation is what creates this functionality by changing the registry. Other programs are designed to be portable or lightweight, and therefore avoid using…

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