Install Guide¶
Recommended Options¶
applanch is distributed in two formats.
- Portable ZIP package
- Installer EXE package
Portable ZIP¶
- Download the ZIP asset from GitHub Releases.
- Extract it to any folder.
- Run
applanch.exe.
Installer EXE¶
- Download the installer asset from GitHub Releases.
- Launch the installer.
- Choose per-user or all-users install mode.
- Follow the setup wizard.
Data Location¶
Regardless of installation method, user data is stored in %LOCALAPPDATA%\applanch\:
| File | Contents |
|---|---|
settings.json |
Application settings |
launch-items.json |
Saved item list |
app.log |
Application log |
Config files (themes, launch fallback rules) are stored in Config\ next to applanch.exe.
Uninstall¶
Portable ZIP — Delete the extracted folder.
User data under %LOCALAPPDATA%\applanch\ is not removed automatically.
Delete that folder manually to remove all traces.
Installer EXE — Open Settings → Apps in Windows, find applanch, and click Uninstall.
User data under %LOCALAPPDATA%\applanch\ is not removed by the uninstaller.
Delete that folder manually if needed.