Here’s a thought experiment (and workflow hack):

You'll still need the .NET runtime and appropriate licensing (PAD comes with Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise). This isn't for production enterprise deployment, but for rapid prototyping or field work? It's a game-changer.

Inside the folder you just copied or extracted:

If you are planning to use this on a USB stick to move between computers, be aware of the following:

Tired of reinstalling Power Automate Desktop on every machine you touch? While Microsoft doesn't offer an official portable version, you can build your own workaround.