Two days later, when the government inspectors arrived via helicopter, Elias didn't hand them a laptop. He plugged his thumb drive into their sleek, modern tablet, opened his portable Project 2007, and showed them exactly how the bridge would stand.
Microsoft Project 2007 uses a strict product activation mechanism. A portable version, by definition, changes the hardware environment (the USB drive letter, the host PC's hardware ID). Every time you plug your USB stick into a new computer, Project 2007 will think it is a fresh installation and demand reactivation. After 3-5 different PCs, the activation servers may flag your key as abused, permanently locking you out. Microsoft Office Project 2007 Portable
The golden age of carrying a full Office suite on a 512MB USB stick is over. Modern operating systems have better security, and modern project management has moved to the cloud or to lean, open-source desktop apps. Two days later, when the government inspectors arrived