Adobe does not create or support "portable" versions of Photoshop. These are created by third parties by stripping down the original code. Risks of Downloading from Google Drive Links
While CS2 is no longer officially offered, Adobe’s "Creative Cloud Photography Plan" is the modern standard for professional work.
If you are looking for Photoshop CS2 because it is lightweight or free, consider these modern, safer, and more powerful alternatives: Alternative Browser-based editing (looks like Photoshop) GIMP Open-source professional-grade editing Krita Digital painting and illustration Canva Quick social media graphics Affinity Photo Professional alternative to Adobe One-time fee How to Stay Secure If you must use older software, always prioritize security:
Run old software in a sandbox or VM to protect your main operating system.
CS2 was designed for Windows XP and PowerPC Macs. Running it on Windows 10 or 11 often causes frequent crashes.