GDZ Software Windows Compatibility and Portable Versions

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Yes — every tool listed on gdzsoft.com is marked for Windows 10/11, and each one offers a portable build. The site lists a "Portable" label alongside a version number for all ten utilities, so you can run them without a traditional install. A few tools also carry a ".NET 8" tag, which tells you the runtime they depend on; check that tag before downloading if your machine doesn't already have .NET 8.

Compatibility at a glance

The table below reflects exactly what the site states for each app. Where a requirement isn't listed, none is stated.

Tool Windows 10/11 .NET 8 tag Portable Listed version
CustomFolder Yes Yes Yes 4.0.3
DesktopUp Yes — Yes 2.0.2
MiniToggle Yes — Yes 2.0.1
AltDot Yes — Yes 1.3
Inkrease Yes Yes Yes 1.2.1
Flip Clock Yes Yes Yes 1.2
SoundMotion Yes Yes Yes 1.4.3
NVR Viewer Yes — Yes 1.3
FileSkin Yes — Yes not shown
AbstraWall Yes — Yes 1.0 (new)

What the ".NET 8" tag means for you

CustomFolder, Inkrease, Flip Clock, and SoundMotion are labeled ".NET 8." That's the framework they're built on. If your PC already has the .NET 8 runtime, the portable file should run directly. If not, expect to install that runtime first — the site doesn't bundle or explain this step, so treat the tag as a heads-up rather than a guarantee of zero-setup use. The other six tools carry no framework tag in the listing.

What "Portable" covers here

The site presents portable as the delivery format for every app, not an optional extra. In practice that means you can keep the tool in its own folder and launch it from there, which suits people who:

  • move between machines and want settings to travel with the app,
  • prefer not to add entries to a system installer,
  • want to test a utility before committing to it.

The site doesn't state whether portable builds write settings to the app folder or to the user profile, so if that matters to you, check after first launch.

How to pick the right download

  1. Confirm your Windows version. All ten tools list Windows 10/11, so older Windows releases aren't covered by the site's stated support.
  2. Check the .NET 8 tag. If the tool you want is CustomFolder, Inkrease, Flip Clock, or SoundMotion, verify the .NET 8 runtime is present before you start.
  3. Note the version number. The site shows a version per app (for example, CustomFolder 4.0.3, SoundMotion 1.4.3). Record it so you can tell later whether you're running the current build.
  4. Download the portable build from the app's own page, then launch it from a folder you control.

Quick fit guide

  • Want desktop customization with no runtime fuss? DesktopUp, MiniToggle, AltDot, FileSkin, and AbstraWall carry no .NET 8 tag in the listing.
  • Fine with installing .NET 8 for richer features? CustomFolder (icons, colors, emblems), Flip Clock (animated clock), Inkrease (drawing), and SoundMotion (audio visualizer) are the .NET 8 group.
  • Need camera feeds offline? NVR Viewer is listed as fully offline with no cloud account, works with ONVIF devices, and falls back to ISAPI for Hikvision.

Common sticking points

  • Assuming portable means no dependencies. Portable describes how the app is packaged, not what it needs to run. The .NET 8 tag still applies.
  • Skipping the version check. Because the site lists a version per app, an older download can look identical to a current one. Compare the number on the page with what you have.
  • Expecting a single installer for everything. Each tool is a separate download with its own version, so there's no bundle to grab.

The site describes all ten utilities as free, with no ads and no bloat, and points to Ko-fi for support — but it doesn't publish pricing pages or payment details, so treat "free" as the site's own description rather than a verified license term.