Setting up Windows version: Difference between revisions
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=Getting PCSX2= | =Getting PCSX2= | ||
You can get PCSX2 for Windows [ | You can get PCSX2 for Windows [https://pcsx2.net/download/releases/windows/viewcategory/6-windows.html here]. There are 3 versions available for download: standalone installer, Windows binaries and Orphis' dev builds. | ||
===Standalone Installer=== | ===Standalone Installer=== | ||
This is the default option for most users. The installer will contain the latest stable version of PCSX2. After opening it, you will be able to select the installation options. | This is the default option for most users. The installer will contain the latest stable version of PCSX2. After opening it, you will be able to select the installation options. | ||
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This option is recommended for advanced users. You will download the archive containing the Windows binaries. You should then unpack it in a desired location and run '''pscx2.exe'''. Start menu entries or a desktop shortcut will not be created automatically. | This option is recommended for advanced users. You will download the archive containing the Windows binaries. You should then unpack it in a desired location and run '''pscx2.exe'''. Start menu entries or a desktop shortcut will not be created automatically. | ||
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This is the ideal solution if you want to keep the application portable. You will need [ | This is the ideal solution if you want to keep the application portable. You will need [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] to decompress the files and the [https://download.microsoft.com/download/2/E/6/2E61CFA4-993B-4DD4-91DA-3737CD5CD6E3/vcredist_x86.exe Visual Studio 2013 redistributable package] for this version to work. | ||
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On its first run the emulator is going to create the previously mentioned folders. | On its first run the emulator is going to create the previously mentioned folders. | ||
===Orphis' Dev Builds=== | |||
These "bleeding edge" builds are considered unstable but are perfect for those who wish to try out new PCSX2 features before they are released in an official stable build. Dev builds can be downloaded [https://buildbot.orphis.net/pcsx2 here] | |||
=Running PCSX2 for the first time= | =Running PCSX2 for the first time= | ||