Setting up Windows version: Difference between revisions
Moved language selection instructions to 'Running PCSX2 for the first time'; my bad.
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[[image:160_setup_1.png|400px|thumb|left|The first screen in the installation menu for PCSX2 1.6.0.]] | [[image:160_setup_1.png|400px|thumb|left|The first screen in the installation menu for PCSX2 1.6.0.]] | ||
{{Clear new paragraph}} The installer will also create the following folders under the user's ''My Documents'' folder (Those folders can be changed to a different location anytime you want. See [[#Folders|'''Folders''']] section of this guide for more information). | {{Clear new paragraph}} The installer will also create the following folders under the user's ''My Documents'' folder (Those folders can be changed to a different location anytime you want. See [[#Folders|'''Folders''']] section of this guide for more information). | ||
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PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you downloaded the binary version. | PCSX2 has the first run configuration wizard to help you with configuration. The emulator will automatically store all settings, memcards and any new configuration related files in your ''My Documents'' folder if you used the installer, or in the same folder where ''pcsx2.exe'' is located if you downloaded the binary version. | ||
After installation, if you run PCSX2 for the first time, it will initiate a first-time configuration. The first step of this short process is selecting your preferred language. This can be changed at any time after setup. | |||
[[image:First Time Configuration 1.png|400px|thumb|left|The language selection screen in the setup menu for PCSX2 1.6.0.]] | |||
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the next screen you will be able change the plugins you want to use. The plugins selected by default are the most compatible ones and will usually perform better. Do not change anything here if you are not yet familiar with PCSX2. | {{Clear new paragraph}}In the next screen you will be able change the plugins you want to use. The plugins selected by default are the most compatible ones and will usually perform better. Do not change anything here if you are not yet familiar with PCSX2. | ||
You can also specify a different folder for your plugins if you want, by unchecking the ''use default setting'' checkbox and selecting a folder of your choice by clicking ''Browse''. ''Open in Explorer'' button will simply open a file explorer window in the folder you have specified. | You can also specify a different folder for your plugins if you want, by unchecking the ''use default setting'' checkbox and selecting a folder of your choice by clicking ''Browse''. ''Open in Explorer'' button will simply open a file explorer window in the folder you have specified. | ||
[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_2.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | |||
{{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | {{Clear new paragraph}}[[image:PCSX2_Wizard_3.png|400px|thumb|left|Click to enlarge]] | ||
{{Clear new paragraph}}In the third screen, you will be prompted to select one of your BIOS images from the list. If you can't see anything in this list, you need to either copy your BIOS files in the folder shown below, or change that folder to point to a location where BIOS images are saved. For more information about the BIOS, check the [[#BIOS|BIOS configuration section]] of this guide. Note that you will not be able to use PCSX2 without a proper BIOS image. | {{Clear new paragraph}}In the third screen, you will be prompted to select one of your BIOS images from the list. If you can't see anything in this list, you need to either copy your BIOS files in the folder shown below, or change that folder to point to a location where BIOS images are saved. For more information about the BIOS, check the [[#BIOS|BIOS configuration section]] of this guide. Note that you will not be able to use PCSX2 without a proper BIOS image. | ||