No installer, no admin rights, nothing added to Windows. Unzip it anywhere — a folder, a USB stick — and double-click App.exe. Delete the folder and it's like it was never there.
| Item | Portable Zip |
|---|---|
| Every feature | Yes — the exact same app as the installer editions. Nothing is cut. |
| Works offline | Yes — the whole shop side runs with no internet. |
| Your data | Stays in the folder and on your machine — local storage plus a portable protech-data.json next to App.exe. Move shops by copying the folder; USB data-sync is built in. |
| AI features | Buttons are all there — they switch on with a quick one-time setup (see below). |
| Uninstall | Just delete the folder. Windows is untouched. |
| Best for | Trying it out, locked-down PCs where you can't install anything, or a shop that lives on a USB stick. |
One Setup.exe, double-click, done — Start-menu and desktop shortcuts, proper uninstaller. The straightforward choice for the everyday shop PC.
Installer plus offline AI built in (~2.2 GB). Smart Estimates and AI helpers work on day one — no API key, no internet, no monthly cost.