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Title: software problem
Post by: blub50 on April 29, 2009, 12:18:33 am

   Im having to reload mame32 0.1.02 into my computer after a restore...I reloaded it from the original dvds I used to install it the first time...along with all of the roms. The games list comes up, but when you try to play a game, it cant find the files..It lists " all games" but is blank under "available games". What do I do to startup the program.... this computer is not hooked up to the internet and I was not the person who did this the first time, and I have nowhere near his skill...thanks for any help...l

Title: Re: software problem
Post by: swamprat96 on April 29, 2009, 01:58:38 am

This should be in the software forum but anyway.....

Start Mame32 and go to Options\directories. You need to point it to where the roms are living

Title: Re: software problem
Post by: Turnarcades on April 29, 2009, 07:55:13 am

Make sure you press F5 too to refresh the list in case it is not set to pickup new games on startup.

Title: Re: software problem
Post by: blub50 on April 29, 2009, 08:50:05 pm

I have gone to Options /Directories...clicked on it and I have a Window with a pull-down box with "ROMS" highlighted...OK, CANCEL,BROWSE,INSERT, and Delete down the side...what do I do from here...sorry Im so stupid...and thanks for any help!!

Title: Re: software problem
Post by: Turnarcades on April 29, 2009, 09:00:39 pm

You go to 'browse' which will call up a browser window which you use to find the rom location on your hard drive. Repeat this for things like 'snapshots', 'flyers' etc.

Title: Re: software problem
Post by: blub50 on April 29, 2009, 11:35:43 pm

Thanks Turnarcades... never thought I would get it...but Im starting to learn...you guys on here are the best :notworthy: :notworthy: :applaud: