The goal of a portable install is to have all necessary data files in a single folder so the game doesn't require a CD or registry entries to run. 1. Prepare the Game Files
StarCraft: Brood War 1.16.1 – The Definitive Guide to Portable Direct Play
Tools like ChaosLauncher or mca64Launcher provide features like windowed mode, CPU throttling, and APM counters specifically for 1.16.1.
Though modern versions are available for free via the Battle.net launcher, purists and modders prefer 1.16.1 for several reasons:
If you have the original game files or an ISO, you can make the installation portable by following these steps:
Since patch 1.15.2, StarCraft officially supports playing without a disc. To do this, copy the file INSTALL.EXE from your StarCraft CD and rename it to StarCraft.mpq . Do the same for the Brood War CD and rename it to BroodWar.mpq . 2. Make it Portable
Copy your entire StarCraft directory (usually in C:\Program Files\StarCraft ) to a new location, such as a USB drive or a different folder.
Perform a standard installation of StarCraft and the Brood War expansion.
