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Here is a simple guide for the steps one should take to try to and resolve your problems.

===12. Update to latest versionChange settings===If you're using a plugin-based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, better plugin altogether. Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a plugin system may also be recommended.*[[Recommended_PS1_plugins|PS1 plugins]]*[[Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]]If you're using '''Dolphin''', try switching the graphics backend between OpenGL and Direct3D, and the sound between HLE and LLE.

Emulators can have stable builds that are weeksFor '''PCSX2''', months, and sometimes even years old. The "stable" version is often times just a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should be preferred. Many times this will solve check the [[PCSX2#Issues|issuessection of its wiki page]].The links to the

===23.Check Emulator WikiReview these FAQs:===*[[Emulator problems FAQ]]*[[Game problems FAQ]]

Emulators may have a wiki ===4. Check for known issues===There are resources available for emulators which lists list the common commonly known issues with games, and the their solutions.*[http://wiki.pcsx2.netPCSX2 Wiki]*[http://wiki.dolphin-emu.orgDolphin Wiki]*[http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP compatibility list]*[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]

===35.Ask Emulation GeneralCheck the archives===Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the [{{ArchiveURL}} Emulation General archives].

This should be your last step if any ===6. Read the wiki===The [[Main Page|rest of the above stpes are wiki]] may already have the information you need. ===7. Ask Emulation General===If you still can't find a solution, ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:*System specs, including CPU and GPU*Operating system*Emulator and version*Emulator settings/plugins*System and game emulated*The problem itself. Do not helpfulforget that. If you do, then what comes out might make no sense whatsoever. [[Category:FAQs]]