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--- upgrading [2022/11/20 10:47] – [Force DAT update] johnsanc
+++ upgrading [2024/06/20 08:55] (current) – johnsanc
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   * Extract the downloaded archive
   * Copy the new RomVault exe and replace the old one
-<WRAP info>chdman.exe may be included. You can use the version included with RomVault but its recommended to use the latest version of chdman.exe that is packaged with MAME from [[https://www.mamedev.org|www.mamedev.org]]. The chdman.exe can be found in the MAME install folder.</WRAP>
 ===== Force DAT update =====
   * Start RomVault
-  * Hold the SHIFT key and then RIGHT CLICK the "Update DATs" button
+  * Hold the SHIFT key and then RIGHT CLICK the "Update DATs" button. Alternately, use the keyboard shortcut SHIFT+F5 or use the header menu **Update DATs > Refresh all DATs**.
-<WRAP info>This step is optional, but is recommended in case there are changes with how DATs are processed between versions. This forced update ensures that all directory settings are re-processed uniformly.</WRAP>
+<WRAP important>The "Force DAT update" step is highly recommended in case there are changes with how DATs are processed between versions. This forced update ensures that all character encoding and directory settings are re-processed uniformly.</WRAP>