> Source: [sk116158](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk116158)
# sk116158 - Portable SmartConsole
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk116158 |
| Date Created | 2017-03-08 |
| Last Modified | 2026-09-22 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | SmartConsole |
| Versions | R82.10, R82.20, R82, R81.20 |
| OS | Windows |
## Solution
**Portable SmartConsole** is a version of the SmartConsole client that is deployed without the SmartConsole installer.
This package encapsulates all content in the directory where it is deployed so that it can be carried on a portable device.
Another advantage of this version is that it allows side-by-side versions of the SmartConsole of the same release on the same computer.
Portable SmartConsole is available for Windows OS starting from R80.10.
Prerequisites
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Before installing and using Portable SmartConsole, you must install the relevant SmartConsole GUI client on the same computer:
* [**R82.20**Release SmartConsole](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185039)
* [**R82.10**Release SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82.10_SC/Default.htm)
* [**R82** Release SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82_SC/Default.htm)
* [**R81.20** Release SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm)
The SmartConsole installer automatically deploys on your computer:
For R82 and higher:
* Required Microsoft Visual C++ (x86) 2015-2022 Redistributable
* .NET Framework 4.8
For R81.20 Build 670 and higher:
* Required Microsoft Visual C++ (x86) 2015-2022 Redistributable
* .NET Framework 4.8
For R81.20 lower than Build 670:
* Required Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages
* .NET Framework 4.5
**Important: If you install multiple Portable SmartConsole clients, you must install each** **in a different folder.**
Downloads
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|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Package | Download | Release Date | Aligned With |
| **Portable SmartConsole for R82.20** | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/143691) (ZIP) | 8 Sep 2026 | [SmartConsole R82.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185039) Build 196 |
| **Portable SmartConsole for R82.10** | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/145375) (ZIP) | 9 Sep 2026 | [SmartConsole R82.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82.10_SC/Default.htm) Build 428 |
| **Portable SmartConsole for R82** | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/145352) (ZIP) | 9 Sep 2026 | [SmartConsole R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82_SC/Default.htm) *Build 1070* |
| **Portable SmartConsole for R81.20** | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/145336) (ZIP) | 9 Sep 2026 | [SmartConsole R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm) *Build 680* |
Deployment and Storage
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1. Extract the SmartConsole package into the desired path.
Portable SmartConsole stores all user settings in the *Output* sub-directory.
2. To use the portable package, double-click the *SmartConsole.exe* file.
**Note** : Using the SmartConsole user settings requires "write" permissions for the *Output* sub-directory as well as admin permissions for legacy components (same as in installer mode).
Troubleshooting
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* [sk123152 - "Failure while deserializing object of type" error in Portable SmartConsole when connecting to a Management Server](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk123152).
Revision History {#Revision History}
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| Date | Description |
| 9 Sep 2026 | * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R82.10 Build 428 * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R82 Build 1070 * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R81.20 Build 680 |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole *R82.20 Build 196* |
| 22 Jul 2026 | * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R82.10 Build 426 * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R82 Build 1068 * Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R81.20 Build 678 |
| 26 May 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole *R82.10 Build 424* |
| 26 May 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole *R82 Build 1065* |
| 06 Apr 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole R82.10 Build 422 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole *R82 Build 1063* |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with *SmartConsole R81.20 Build 675* |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Released Portable SmartConsole package aligned with SmartConsole *R81.20 Build 674* |
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