What to capture#
- Storage backend and launcher frontend.
- Exact VCD basename and matching folder/ELF names.
- Full file tree around
POPS,__.POPS,__common/POPS, or SMB share root. - CHEATS.TXT, DISCS.TXT, VMCDIR.TXT contents if present.
- Whether the launch reaches PS logo, black screen, Browser, or a debug log.
Minimal support report template#
Storage:
Launcher:
OPL/fork version:
POPStarter build:
VCD filename:
Renamed ELF filename:
Support folder path:
CHEATS.TXT:
DISCS.TXT / VMCDIR.TXT:
Last visible screen:
For SMB: IPCONFIG.DAT, SMBCONFIG.DAT, host OS/NAS, share name, port, auth mode, write permissionCurrent debug evidence#
The local Discord screenshot says classic 00 POPSTARTER.ELF showed a black wait screen until PS logo/game startup, while a POPSLoader/debug FF build showed log details until PS logo/game startup. ElOtroLado says SMB mode forces debug/status text so users can see whether the connection was established or where it failed. Treat the screenshot as user-tested evidence pending source recovery.