Open the extracted folder, find the reaper.exe file.
Looking to (e.g., 6.x vs 7.x)?
Click on the Windows (64-bit) link, which is generally recommended for modern systems. Download reaper zip
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. Open the extracted folder, find the reaper