Copying a MAME Setup?

[javeryh]

OK, if I set up MAME exactly how I want it to run on one computer in, say, "C:\Arcade" then if I just copy that folder and everything in it to another computer will MAME run exactly the same? 

[elaverick]

Yes it should do.  I don't think MAME stores anything in the registry.

[smalltownguy]

Mame doesn't but several other programs related to Mame do. My front end, for example, uses some system files that need to be installed prior to use. I also have some other add-ons that require .net 2.0 framework to run properly.

So I guess the answer to your question is 'maybe.'

[BamBam]

I use Mala RC 1.0 with MAME .109 and I have burned the image to a DVD.  I only have 450 games that I like and have culled all of the artwork etc. that I do not need.
I have successfully copied this image to another computer without an issue.
You will, however, be required to maintain your directory structure, otherwise you will need to re-map your paths i.e. C:\Arcade as is in your case.
Once that is done, I re-run the MALA installation file, even though MALA is in the image, so that any registry values are re-applied to the new computer.
So far it works for me. 

[severdhed]

when i set up my DK cabinet, i just copied my mame and mala directories from my other cabinet over to the new one, then just set up a new mala layout and smaller game list.. everything worked just fine

[javeryh]

Awesome.  This is for a MAME and MaLa setup.  I'm hoping to finally sort out my DK today and I have 5 new laptops I can tinker with.