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Open the extracted folder, find the reaper.exe file.

Trying to by avoiding a formal install?

Planning to on different computers?

To make it truly portable, create a blank text file in that same folder and name it reaper_portable.ini [1]. This forces REAPER to store all settings, licenses, and configurations within that folder, rather than in your Windows app data folder. Run REAPER: Double-click reaper.exe to start the program. Why Choose the ZIP/Portable Version? No Registry Changes: It keeps your system clean.

Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select "Extract All..." to a folder of your choice (e.g., a folder on your Desktop or directly onto a USB drive). Download reaper zip

Simply copy the entire folder to back up settings and projects.

Looking to (e.g., 6.x vs 7.x)?

Look for the "portable" link near the download button, or specifically choose the version listed as a .zip file (e.g., reaper7xx_x64.zip ) rather than the .exe installer. Download: Save the ZIP file to your computer. Installing and Running (Portable Method)