Phdgd Now Portable: Download

Q: Antivirus flags the portable .exe.
A: Some portable launchers trigger false positives. Add an exception only if you downloaded from the official source.

Q: “Missing DLL” error.
A: Install the latest VC++ Redistributable (portable version doesn’t auto-install runtimes). phdgd now portable download

Q: Settings reset on new PC.
A: Good! That’s by design. Copy your config folder from the old USB to keep settings. Q: Antivirus flags the portable

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
phdgd - Portable PhD Guided Downloader
Runs from any folder, no install needed.
"""
import os
import ssl
import sys
import urllib.request
from urllib.parse import urlparse Q:  “Missing DLL” error
Cause: Missing Visual C++ runtimes or running from a restricted folder.
Solution: Install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. Then move the portable folder to C:\Temp or your Desktop. Avoid running from Program Files or system-protected folders.
| Feature | Old Installer | New Portable |
|--------|--------------|---------------|
| Runs on USB | ❌ | ✅ |
| Leaves registry entries | ✅ | ❌ |
| Works without admin rights | ❌ | ✅ |
| Syncs between PCs (OneDrive/Dropbox) | ❌ | ✅ |