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## Overview
Adding Markdown, simplified versions of the docs hosted on [External Site](https://evilperson1337.notion.site/Eden-Guides-2b057c2edaf680149310edee3024565d).

### Guides Added

- Adding Games into Steam with Steam ROM Manager and Eden
- Adding Eden as an emulator into Steam ROM Manager
- How to modify the Date/Time in Eden
- How to configure controller profiles
- How to set controller profiles per game
- Eden fails to launch but does not leave a log (Windows)
- How to configure motion/gyro controls on steam deck
- How to access logs
- How to import saves into Eden (windows)
- How to install Atmosphere mods
- How to install Updates/DLC
- Quick Start Guide (Steam Deck)
- Quick Start Guide (Windows)
- Allowing Eden to Run on MacOS (MacOS)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (General)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (Windows)
- Sync Game Saves with Syncthing (Linux)
- Using Amiibo with Eden (Windows)
- Using Cheats with Eden (Windows)
- Using Cheats with Eden (Android)

Reviewed-on: https://git.eden-emu.dev/eden-emu/eden/pulls/3139
Reviewed-by: Lizzie <lizzie@eden-emu.dev>
Reviewed-by: MaranBr <maranbr@eden-emu.dev>
Co-authored-by: Evilperson1337 <Evilperson1337@proton.me>
Co-committed-by: Evilperson1337 <Evilperson1337@proton.me>
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# Eden Quick Start
Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator.
**Click [Here](https://evilperson1337.notion.site/Eden-Quick-Start-2b057c2edaf6817b9859d8bcdb474017) for a version of this guide with images & visual elements.**
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### Pre-Requisites
- The [*latest C++ Redistributable*](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170#latest-supported-redistributable-version) from Microsoft.
- Eden will not even launch without it see [*Eden Fails to Launch*](./EdenFailsToLaunch.md) for more information.
- Firmware dumped from your console
- Keys extracted from your console
- Games dumped from your console
- Internet Connection
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## Steps
1. Download either the *Stable* or *Nightly* Eden application.
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***TIP***: If you have questions about the requirements, architectures, or general information surrounding what release you need - see the [*Basics Guide*](./Basics.md) and [*Architectures Guide*](./Architectures.md).
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2. Extract the contents to wherever you want to store the program on your computer.
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***TIP***: If you want to run Eden completely portable (everything is stored in the folder you extracted it to) - create a folder called **user** if it is not there by default.
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3. Run ***Eden.exe*** to launch the program.
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***INFO***: You may get a “*Windows protected your PC”* SmartScreen message that appears. This is just Windows Defender saying it did not recognize the application and did not run it - Eden is completely safe. Click **More info** and then **Run anyway** to dismiss this message.
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4. Eden will now launch and notify you about missing Decryption keys. Close the dialog box by hitting **OK**.
5. Navigate to **Tools → Install Decryption Keys**, navigate to the folder containing your key files and select the file, you should only be able to select one.
6. Navigate to **Tools → Install Firmware**, *Select **From Folder*** or ***From ZIP*** - depending on how your firmware is stored, navigate to where it is stored and select it.
7. Double-Click the main window to add the folder containing your games.
8. Go to *Emulation > Configure > Input* and set up your controller of choice. Click **OK** to close the dialog window.
9. Double-Click a game to run it.