Virtual Box without installation?

[LuP]

Hello,

I'm a newbie to VBx so this might be a frequent question...

Is there a way to run VirtualBox (or virtual machine - but it probably requires VirtualBox to be installed) without installing VirtualBox on local hard drive?

I'm interested in not having any trace on local hard discs of the computer - no config files, no registry entries, no installation directory;
like having VirtalBox installed on portable hard drive or on a USB stick.

Is there such way?

Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

LuP

[Martin]

No, Vbox needs system drivers/services to be able to run.

[loukingjr]

Actually, If you can make a USB Stick or Portable Drive you can boot your Computer from with it's own OS, you could install VirtualBox on that with it's own guests.

One caveat, if you use a high capacity USB Stick, they get very warm and no doubt will shorten its lifespan.