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Launching PRG files

A launch is three choices stacked on top of each other: mechanism, pre-reset and post-action. The defaults are sensible; modifiers let you override per-launch.

Docs / Launching PRG files

Mechanism

MechanismBehaviour
InjectREST run_prg streams the file directly into RAM. Fastest path. No drive state changes.
Mount AMounts the parent disk image on virtual drive 8. LOAD"$",8 lists, LOAD"PRG",8 loads.
Mount BSame, on drive 9. Useful when you want drive 8 free for another disk.

Pre-reset

  • None - launch into the current C64 state. Safest default.
  • Hard reset - chip reset; RAM cleared, clean BASIC prompt.
  • Reboot Ultimate - full firmware reboot. Disconnects active sessions. Always confirms before running. Gated behind the Allow Reboot setting in Settings ▸ Launching.

Post-action

  • Run - executes RUN after load. Default for most users.
  • Load only - leaves the C64 at the BASIC ready prompt for inspection.

F1 modifier matrix

F1 alone runs the configured default. Hold modifiers to override:

KeysAction
F1Default mechanism + run
Shift+F1Force Mount A
Ctrl+F1Force Mount B
Alt+F1Load only (no run)
Ctrl+Alt+F1Hard reset, then default launch
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1Reboot Ultimate, then default launch (must be enabled)