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{{DISPLAYTITLE:How to use Zaparoo to launch media files on Windows}}

== Start media files with Zaparoo on Windows ==
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''the app is currently in Beta and subject to change''

=== Requirements: ===
# '''VLC Media Player for windows''' installed.
# '''Zaparoo for Windows''' installed.
# '''Video files''' stored in your desired location.
# '''Tapto.life app''' installed on iOS or Android.

=== Notes: ===
* This tutorial is designed to launch a video using VLC Media Player. While other media players may work, they might require different commands.
* Every video file requires its own .bat file. To keep things organized, consider placing your .bat files and corresponding videos in the same folder.
* If you move your video files after creating the .bat files, the .bat files will no longer work. Keep this in mind before proceeding.

== Tutorial: ==

==== Step 1: Create a .bat File ====

# '''Open a text editor''' (like Notepad).
# '''Locate the VLC Media Player Executable''':
#* The default path on x64 Windows systems is: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC</code>
#* Copy this path to Notepad and add <code>vlc.exe</code> at the end, so it looks like this: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe</code>
# '''Add Quotes to the Path''':
#* Place quotation marks (<code>"</code>) at the beginning and end of the path, then add a space afterward. It should look like this: <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe"</code>
# '''Insert the Video File Path''':
#* Copy the location of your video file, including the file name and extension.
#* Place quotation marks (<code>"</code>) around the video file path. Your .bat file should now look like this: <code>"C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" "E:\Videos\movie.mkv"</code>
# '''Add Additional Commands''':
#* To start VLC in fullscreen mode and close it automatically after playback, modify the command like this:  <code>start "" "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" "E:\Videos\movie.mkv" --fullscreen</code> <code>exit</code>
# '''Save the File''':
#* Save the file in Notepad with a <code>.bat</code> extension. For example: <code>Movie.bat</code>
#* Ensure the file isn’t saved as <code>Movie.bat.txt</code>, as this won’t work.

==== Step 2: Configure Zaparoo to Launch the .bat File ====

# '''Open the Zaparoo Configuration File''':
#* Locate and open the <code>tapto.ini</code> file.
# '''Add the .bat File Path''':
#* Under the <code>[launchers]</code> section, add the following line: <code>allow_file = G:\Tapto\Movies\Movie.bat</code>
#* Replace the path with the location of your actual .bat file.

==== Step 3: Flash the Path to Your NFC Card ====

# '''Open the Tapto.life App'''.
# '''Flash the Path''':
#* Flash the path to your .bat file as a text string. For example: <code>G:\Tapto\Movies\Movie.bat</code>

Your NFC card is now configured to start your movie!

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