2 files changed, 59 insertions, 3 deletions
diff --git a/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_sources.asciidoc b/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_sources.asciidoc
index 17d525a8fb..cd6802d48b 100644
--- a/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_sources.asciidoc
+++ b/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_sources.asciidoc
@@ -1131,7 +1131,7 @@ You will probably have to modify the MAKENSIS setting in the
 'config.nmake' file to specify where the NSIS binaries
 are installed.
 
-In the wireshark directory, type:
+In the top-level source directory type:
 
 ----
 > nmake -f makefile.nmake packaging
@@ -1139,8 +1139,8 @@ In the wireshark directory, type:
 
 to build the installer.
 
-.This might take a while
 [TIP]
+.This might take a while
 ====
 Please be patient while the package is compressed.
 It might take some time, even on fast machines.
@@ -1150,6 +1150,36 @@ If everything went well, you will now find something like:
 'wireshark-setup-wireshark-version:[].exe' in
 the 'packaging/nsis' directory.
 
+[[ChSrcPortableApps]]
+
+==== Win32: PortableApps .paf.exe package
+
+_PortableApps.com_ is an environment that lets users run popular applications
+from portable media such as flash drives and cloud drive services.
+
+You will probably have to modify the MAKENSIS setting in the
+'config.nmake' file to specify where the NSIS binaries
+are installed.
+
+In the top-level source directory type:
+
+----
+> nmake -f makefile.nmake packaging_papps
+----
+
+to build the installer.
+
+[TIP]
+.This might take a while
+====
+Please be patient while the package is compressed.
+It might take some time, even on fast machines.
+====
+
+If everything went well, you will now find something like:
+'WiresharkPortable-wireshark-major-minor-version:[].paf.exe' in
+the 'packaging/portableapps/win32' directory.
+
 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 <!-- End of WSDG Chapter Sources -->
 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
diff --git a/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_tools.asciidoc b/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_tools.asciidoc
index 6d533ed47e..e45276e2cb 100644
--- a/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_tools.asciidoc
+++ b/docbook/wsdg_src/WSDG_chapter_tools.asciidoc
@@ -1347,7 +1347,33 @@ To install it, simply download the latest released version (currently 2.46)
 from http://nsis.sourceforge.net[] and start the downloaded installer. You will
 need NSIS version 2. Version 3 is not yet supported.
 
-You will find more instructions in <<ChSrcNSIS>>on how to use the NSIS tool.
+You can find more instructions on using NSIS in <<ChSrcNSIS>>.
+
+=== Windows: PortableApps (optional)
+
+The PortableApps.com Installer is used to generate
+'WiresharkPortable-wireshark-major-minor-version:[].paf.exe' from all the files
+needed to be installed, including all required DLLs, plugins, and supporting
+files.
+
+To install it, do the following:
+
+* Download the latest PortableApps.com Platform release from
+  http://portableapps.com/[]. `config.nmake` uses the ``Local
+  All Users'' install location (`C:\`) by default.
+
+* Install the following applications in the PortableApps.com environment:
+
+** PortableApps.com Installer
+
+** PortableApps.com Launcher
+
+** NSIS Portable (Unicode)
+
+** PortableApps.com AppCompactor
+
+You can find more instructions on using the PortableApps.com Installer in
+<<ChSrcPortableApps>>.
 
 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 <!-- End of WSDG Chapter Tools -->