Windows
Zaparoo Core on Windows runs in the system tray with support for Steam, LaunchBox, and custom launcher configurations.
File Paths
| Item | Path |
|---|---|
| Config file | %localappdata%\zaparoo\config.toml |
| Data directory | %localappdata%\zaparoo |
| Log file | %localappdata%\zaparoo\logs\core.log |
| Mappings directory | %localappdata%\zaparoo\mappings |
| Launcher directory | %localappdata%\zaparoo\launchers |
Access these paths by pasting them in Explorer's address bar or in a Win+R dialog.
Install
Download Zaparoo Core for Windows from the Downloads page.
Installer: Run the setup executable and follow the wizard. Options include running on startup and creating a desktop icon.
Manual: Extract Zaparoo.exe from the zip and run it. It starts in the system tray.
System Tray
Right-click the Zaparoo icon in the system tray to access the following options:
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Open | Opens the Zaparoo web UI in your browser |
| Address | Shows the local IP address and copies it to clipboard |
| Edit Config | Opens config.toml in your default text editor |
| Mappings | Opens the mappings directory in Explorer |
| Launchers | Opens the custom launchers directory in Explorer |
| Reload | Reloads Core settings and files without restarting |
| View Log | Opens the log file for troubleshooting |
| Quit | Stops the Zaparoo service and exits |
Readers
All readers are supported except Optical Drive (Linux only).
Launchers
| Launcher | Systems | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | PC | Auto-detected from registry |
| LaunchBox | 100+ | Requires plugin installation |
| RetroBat | 80+ | Auto-detected, requires running |
| Flashpoint | PC | Manual token creation |
| Kodi | Video, Music | Local files and library media |
| Web Browser | Any | Opens URLs in default browser |
| Executables | Any | .exe files (requires allow list) |
| Scripts | Any | .bat, .cmd, .lnk, .a3x, .ahk (requires allow list) |
Executables and Scripts require an allow_file configuration in your config.toml before they can be launched. See Launchers for setup instructions and configuration.