If you have a legitimate copy of the portable version (e.g., backed up from a previous purchase), here is how to optimize it for Windows 10/11.
If you need something that small and portable, use or LICEcap for GIFs. If you need full video, use OBS Portable .
I keep seeing users request the portable version of ZD Soft Recorder 11.2.1. I get it—the software was fast and easy. But you are playing with fire.
Place the folder in D:\PortableApps\ZDScreenRecorder . Do not put it in Program Files as the portable version expects to write config files to its own directory.