Process Hacker portable ZIP
~3.2 MB · extract fully before running
processhacker-2.39-bin.zipProcess Hacker 2.39 — Portable binaries
Want Start Menu shortcuts?
Use the setup EXE on our download page.
What “Process Hacker portable” means
A portable build runs without writing to Program Files or the registry (aside from optional settings files you create).
Sysadmins and IT techs search Process Hacker portable download when they need a tool on a USB drive
or when corporate policy blocks installers. The official archive includes separate x86 and x64 folders.
How to run the portable build
- Download the ZIP using the button above (official GitHub asset).
- Extract every file to a folder — do not run from inside the ZIP.
- Open
x64on 64-bit Windows orx86on 32-bit systems. - Double-click
ProcessHacker.exe. Accept UAC if you need elevated features.
Process Hacker portable vs setup
The portable ZIP and setup EXE contain the same program version (2.39). The installer adds convenience; the ZIP adds flexibility. Both are free MIT-licensed software. For a full Process Hacker download overview, visit the homepage.
Portable FAQ
Process Hacker portable download — is it safe?
Yes, when downloaded from this page or GitHub v2.39. Verify hashes on the release page if your security team requires it.
Can I keep settings on the USB drive?
Yes. Create an empty ProcessHacker.exe.settings.xml next to the executable (see GitHub documentation).
64 bit portable Process Hacker
Use the x64 folder inside the extracted archive on modern Windows 10/11 PCs.