Yes, you can run PAD from a USB drive (unofficially).
Great for power users, not for enterprise IT. Proceed with caution! power automate desktop portable
If you are planning to use this on a USB stick to move between computers, be aware of the following: Yes, you can run PAD from a USB drive (unofficially)
If you need true portability (write a script on one PC, run it on any PC without installing software), . power automate desktop portable
It is important to note that Microsoft does not officially support a fully portable version of Power Automate Desktop. PAD relies heavily on Windows OS components, registry keys for drivers (like the UI Automation browser extensions), and background services to function correctly.
Microsoft provides the binaries for manual installation (often used for golden image creation or air-gapped environments).