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When a program is installed, there are two vital parts to it:

-the files part where the files are copied onto the hard drive

-the registry file to "register" the programs and possibly connect those programs inside a computer.

So yes, it is possible to copy the files to the hard drive but it is not possible to copy the registry files into a storage drive. (It needs an operating system). However, it is still highly possible to run these programs on different PCs

There are also "portable" version of programs on internet that can be used without installing, thus allowing for a use through a storage device.

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