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 To load firmwares, the easiest way is to click "Import" in the menubar, navigate to the dumped firmware(s), select them all, and click "Open". It's a good idea to have them copied into the `Firmware` folder, which is nicely organised, when prompted. If you were trying to open a rom, click "Close and reload ROM" to do that. Keep in mind some firmware is optional and some have multiple versions, only one of which needs to be set.
 
+Windows users can keep the `Firmware` folder made by the firmware manager when updating, go to `Config` > `Paths...` and change "Firmware" under "Global" to point at it.
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 #### Identifying a good rom
 
 With a core and game loaded, look in the very left of the status bar (`View` > `Display Status Bar`):