If you decide to proceed, do not just click the first link you see on a file-sharing site. Follow these best practices to find a clean, working version.

This is the elephant in the room. Downloading a cracked portable version violates Microsoft's EULA. For individual home users, the risk is low. For business users, fines can reach thousands of dollars per unlicensed seat.


If you are determined to find a portable version, proceed with extreme caution. The "best" download is one that doesn't ruin your computer. Here is a checklist for safety: