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= Windows = | = Windows = | ||
== Moving Saves and Settings from Older Versions == | == Moving Saves and Settings from Older Versions == | ||
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== Restore the Old Behavior with "LocalUserConfig" registry key == | == Restore the Old Behavior with "LocalUserConfig" registry key == | ||
If you just want nothing to do with this whole Global User Directory thing and want Dolphin to use an local user directory in the same place as its executable files as it used to, then you can disable the Global User Directory system entirely with a registry key. The key is global so it is a one time change. | If you just want nothing to do with this whole Global User Directory thing and want Dolphin to use an local user directory in the same place as its executable files as it used to, then you can disable the Global User Directory system entirely with a registry key. The key is global so it is a one time change. | ||
When done editing the registry file, and before launching Dolphin, be sure to move your <tt>\User\</tt> folder along with Dolphin executable files (or check if it's placed correctly) if you want to still use it. Otherwise, Dolphin will create a new one in there instead. | |||
=== Manual Registry Editing === | |||
*Open the registry. Simply type "regedit" in the search bar of the Start Menu and hit enter. | *Open the registry. Simply type "regedit" in the search bar of the Start Menu and hit enter. | ||
*Expand <tt>HKEY_CURRENT_USER</tt> | *Expand <tt>HKEY_CURRENT_USER</tt> | ||
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*Right click the new <tt>Dolphin Emulator</tt> key, and select <tt>New > String Value</tt>. Name the value "LocalUserConfig" | *Right click the new <tt>Dolphin Emulator</tt> key, and select <tt>New > String Value</tt>. Name the value "LocalUserConfig" | ||
*Double click the "LocalUserConfig" value and an Edit String dialog appears. Under "Value Data", type the number <tt>1</tt>. | *Double click the "LocalUserConfig" value and an Edit String dialog appears. Under "Value Data", type the number <tt>1</tt>. | ||
=== . | === Automatic Process with .REG Files === | ||
These registry keys can be created and removed with .reg files to make the process easier. | These registry keys can be created and removed with .reg files to make the process easier. | ||
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Anytime you want that build to use the specified user directory, just run the custom shortcut. If you launched Dolphin without the custom shortcut it will use the Global User Directory or portable.txt. | Anytime you want that build to use the specified user directory, just run the custom shortcut. If you launched Dolphin without the custom shortcut it will use the Global User Directory or portable.txt. | ||
= Linux and OSX = | = Linux and OSX = | ||
Linux and OSX have always used a Global User Directory. However, with the Global User Directory changes in {{revision|4.0}} one can choose a custom directory with the command: | Linux and OSX have always used a Global User Directory. However, with the Global User Directory changes in {{revision|4.0}} one can choose a custom directory with the command: | ||