In 2023, a popular "AIDA64 Extreme Portable 6.88" circulating on forums contained a modified driver ( aida64_driver.sys ) that granted ring-0 kernel access to an unsigned remote access trojan (RAT). Victims allowed the tool to run with administrator privileges, effectively handing over their systems to attackers.
| Software | Portable? | Cost | Best For | |----------|-----------|------|-----------| | | Yes (official) | Free | Sensor monitoring and real-time data | | CPU-Z | Yes (official) | Free | CPU, RAM, and motherboard info | | GPU-Z | Yes (official) | Free | Graphics card details | | CrystalDiskInfo Portable | Yes (official) | Free | S.M.A.R.T. disk health | | UserBenchmark | No install needed | Free | Quick comparative benchmarks | aida 64 full portable
The only officially portable product from the same developer is (which includes network audit features), but the consumer-focused Extreme and Engineer editions are designed as installer-based applications. In 2023, a popular "AIDA64 Extreme Portable 6