| Aspect | Installed Version | Portable Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes | No | | Leaves registry entries | Yes | No | | Can run from USB drive | No (unless manually repackaged) | Yes | | Auto-start with Windows | Optional | Not supported (by design) | | System tray integration | Yes | No (lightweight mode) | | Background service | Optional helper service | No background processes |
Portable execution
Standard PingPlotter needs admin rights to perform raw socket operations (ICMP). However, the portable version can fall back to or UDP packet types, which often work without elevated privileges. While ICMP is ideal, the portability of execution often outweighs the slight loss of precision. pingplotter features portable