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Author Topic: Updating GroovyMAME from 0.246 to 0.285  (Read 263 times)

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Updating GroovyMAME from 0.246 to 0.285
« on: February 18, 2026, 08:55:57 am »
Hey everyone! I’m getting ready to update GroovyMAME from 0.246 to 0.285.

I remember completely messing up my original Windows 7 install a few times when I was setting up EDID emulation, so I’m a little cautious this time around.

Right now, my setup works perfectly...correct resolutions, "Test Mode Windows 7" at the bottom right of the screen, everything running smoothly. I mainly just want to update to the latest version (and finally be able to play Primal Rage 2).

My question is:
Can I just move the new GroovyMAME folder, add my roms to it, create a fresh "mame.ini" file through command line and leave the rest alone?

OR

Do I need to redo all of that setup again?

Reinstall CRT EmuDriver?

Run VMMaker and reinstall modelines/scanlines?

Reconfigure EDID emulation?

I’m sure it’s easier than it sounds, but I really don’t want to mess it up and have to start from scratch again.

I’d truly appreciate some guidance. Thanks!
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Re: Updating GroovyMAME from 0.246 to 0.285
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2026, 05:19:29 am »
Hi thulsadoom,

No need to redo the setup at all. Just download the groovymame package from my site, unzip to a new folder, move the roms, and edit the provided mame.ini (inside the new unzipped folder) with your own settings.
Important note: posts reporting GM issues without a log will be IGNORED.
Steps to create a log:
 - From command line, run: groovymame.exe -v romname >romname.txt
 - Attach resulting romname.txt file to your post, instead of pasting it.

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