1.24 REAPER Start Menu Options (Windows only)
Normally to start REAPER you can simply double-click on your Windows desktop shortcut.
Kind: concept (user-guide-section) Chapter: 1 Setting Up and Getting Started Source: REAPER User Guide v7.70
Normally to start REAPER you can simply double-click on your Windows desktop shortcut. This will cause REAPER to be started in accordance with your existing preferences and settings. However, for times when you do not wish to do this, you should also be aware of other options available from the Windows Start menu. Click on the Start button, then All Programs then REAPER (or REAPER x64, as appropriate) to be presented with a flyout menu of choices:
Menu Command Explanation
Install REAPER to USB key
This can be used to install REAPER to a Flash drive or similar device. However, the method described earlier in this Chapter is simpler!
REAPER
Starts REAPER normally, with last project.
REAPER (create new project)
Starts REAPER with a new project file.
REAPER (reset configuration to factory defaults)
Starts REAPER and resets all settings, options and preferences to factory defaults. Use this with caution!
REAPER (ReWire client mode)
Opens REAPER as a ReWire client. This is beyond the scope of this User Guide, but is discussed in overview towards the end of Chapter 17.
REAPER (show audio configuration on startup)
Starts REAPER with the Audio settings Preferences page.
REAPER EULA
Displays License information.
Uninstall REAPER
Uninstalls REAPER. If you need to uninstall REAPER for any reason, you should always use this method.
Whatsnew.txt
Opens the text file displaying a history of new features and changes introduced in each version of REAPER.