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--- upgrading [2023/07/04 15:19] – johnsanc
+++ upgrading [2025/04/27 03:18] (current) – [Upgrading RomVault] johnsanc
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 ====== Upgrading RomVault ======
-Upgrading RomVault is as simple as replacing the old RomVault EXE with the new one.
+<WRAP info>RomVault has a built in updater. When a new official release is available, you will be notified during application launch. The instructions below explain how to manually upgrade, for example to WIP (Work-in-Progress) builds shared on [[https://discord.com/channels/619198661838241795/662706327700635658|Discord]].</WRAP>
-The additional recommendations below are meant to ensure a smooth transition just in case anything goes wrong.
 ===== Create backups =====
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 ===== 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 round 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>