diff --git a/content/.obsidian/workspace.json b/content/.obsidian/workspace.json index 4dc308c..ef5f100 100644 --- a/content/.obsidian/workspace.json +++ b/content/.obsidian/workspace.json @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ "state": { "type": "markdown", "state": { - "file": "building-zen-browser.md", + "file": "guides/portable.md", "mode": "source", "source": true } @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ "state": { "type": "backlink", "state": { - "file": "building-zen-browser.md", + "file": "guides/portable.md", "collapseAll": false, "extraContext": false, "sortOrder": "alphabetical", @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ "state": { "type": "outgoing-link", "state": { - "file": "building-zen-browser.md", + "file": "guides/portable.md", "linksCollapsed": false, "unlinkedCollapsed": true } @@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ "state": { "type": "outline", "state": { - "file": "building-zen-browser.md" + "file": "guides/portable.md" } } } @@ -148,8 +148,9 @@ }, "active": "5cbcc37181f7dca9", "lastOpenFiles": [ - "index.md", "building-zen-browser.md", + "guides/portable.md", + "index.md", "building-zen-browser/index.md", "contribute/index.md", "contribute/CONTRIBUTING.md", @@ -163,7 +164,6 @@ "themes-store/themes-marketplace.md", "themes-store/themes-marketplace-preferences.md", "guides/generic-optimized.md", - "guides/Untitled.md", "contribute", "themes-store/Untitled", "guides/live-editing.md", diff --git a/content/guides/portable.md b/content/guides/portable.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7665520 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/guides/portable.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +--- +title: Making Zen Browser Portable on Windows +--- + + +Creating a portable version of Zen Browser is straightforward. You just need to create a shortcut with the `-P` option for Zen Browser, and then you can open it normally, set it as the default browser, and pin it to the Taskbar. + +>[!tip] +> By making Zen Browser portable, you can carry your personalized browser environment with you on a USB drive or between different Windows systems. + +## Step 1: Download Zen Browser + +1. Download the original Zen Browser from the official [Zen Browser GitHub Repository](https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases). +2. After downloading, you will have a file named something like `Zen-Browser-Setup-xxx.exe`. + +## Step 2: Extract the Installer + +1. Right-click on the `Zen-Browser-Setup.exe` file. +2. Select "Extract" using WinRAR or 7-Zip. +3. Once extracted, go into the extracted folder. + +## Step 3: Copy the Core Files + +1. Find the `core` folder inside the extracted files. +2. Copy the `core` folder to any location of your choice. +3. Rename this folder to `ZenBrowser` (or any name you prefer). + +## Step 4: Create a Portable Profile + +1. Open the `ZenBrowser` folder you just created. +2. In the Explorer address bar, type `CMD` and press Enter to open the Command Prompt in this directory. +3. In the Command Prompt, type `zenbrowser.exe -P` and press Enter. This will open the Profile Management window. +4. Click on **Create Profile...** and select a folder where the portable profile will be stored. It’s recommended to create this profile in the same folder as `zenbrowser.exe` for portability. +5. Follow the prompts to complete profile creation. + +## Step 5: Start Zen Browser + +1. Once the profile is created, you can start Zen Browser by running `zenbrowser.exe` with the `-P` option. +2. Your Zen Browser is now fully portable and can be moved between different systems while retaining your settings, extensions, and bookmarks.