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      <div class="step"><div class="step-num">1</div><div class="step-body"><h4>Download the PortableApps Platform</h4><p>Go to <a href="https://portableapps.com/download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">portableapps.com/download</a> and download the installer. Run it and choose your USB drive as the install location.</p></div></div>
      <div class="step"><div class="step-num">2</div><div class="step-body"><h4>Open the PortableApps menu</h4><p>The PortableApps menu appears in the system tray. Click <strong>Apps → Get More Apps</strong> to open the app store.</p></div></div>
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        <tr><td>No registry</td><td><span class="yes">✓</span></td><td><span class="yes">✓</span></td></tr>
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        <tr><td>Manage multiple apps</td><td><span class="yes">✓</span> (PA menu)</td><td><span class="no">✗</span></td></tr>
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