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diamondz:
Yes it as 1.5 ghz.  Si i guess i will go with the earlier mame version. Thanks

diamondz:
Ok, I've made some progress, but I am having some issues after hours of searching for a clear answer.  I have Mame with 6000 roms. I have installed Mala front end. 

1. How do i launch the program from windows desktop? I dont see where it installed too. whenever i want to open it, i have to go to the exe and re-install all over again. I don't want the pc to boot straight to it yet for editing /set up purposes. Do I launch via mame or mala?

2. I setup different layouts, but they are never there/but i assume since i am installing everytime, it wont be there.

3.I also tried the Mala tree, how do i get the Roms into the correct categorie,s is Romlister the same thing? Is one better than the other?

4. do I need .chd files?

5. I know i am getting ahead of myself, but putting it out there. Is there a certain jukebox that will worl with mala and mame?

PL1:

--- Quote from: diamondz on October 30, 2012, 06:44:06 am ---4. do I need .chd files?

--- End quote ---

If you want to play the associated games, then yes.

You need the ROM and the .chd to play Simpsons Bowling, Killer Instinct, etc.


Scott

diamondz:
DO i need to download those files seperately or are they already in my pack? How would i find each .chd for each rom?

PL1:
Per forum rules, I can't tell you precisely where to find the .chd files, but google and bittorrent search sites are your friends.

Try to find a torrent of .chd files the same or slightly higher version than your MAME.  A keyword like "simpbowl" (Simpsons Bowling) is a good way to find them.

NOTE: .chd files were updated for version 0.146.

Once you find them, they go in a subfolder named after the ROM like in this example -- mame32\roms\simpbowl\simpbowl.chd


Scott

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