Groups distributing these versions would strip out the licensing validation modules, modify the amtlib.dll file (the core licensing library), and create a wrapper that stored registry keys and temporary files within the application folder rather than the system registry. This allowed the software to be run from a USB stick on different computers.
: While they aim for full functionality, portable versions may lack certain deep system integrations, such as official Adobe Dynamic Link or updated security patches. LaSalle Consulting Partners, Inc. Security and Legal Considerations Adobe After Effects CC 2015 13.7.0 Portable-by ...