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

===Update to latest version2. Change settings===Emulators can have stable builds that are weeksIf you're using a plugin-based emulator, monthsgraphical glitches and sound issues could be solved by changing the settings or using a different, and sometimes even years oldbetter plugin altogether. The "stable" version is often times just Newer, more accurate emulators that do not use a randomly picked dev version. That is why the latest dev versions should plugin system may also be preferredrecommended. This could solve emulation issues most of the time. Links to dev builds can be found at the pages for *[[PCSX-ReloadedRecommended_PS1_plugins|PCSX-RPS1 plugins]], *[[PCSX2Recommended_N64_plugins|N64 plugins]], [[If you're using '''Dolphin]]''', [[nullDC]]try switching the graphics backend between OpenGL and Direct3D, [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/DeSmuMe DeSmuME] and [http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/PPSSPP PPSSPP]the sound between HLE and LLE.

===Change Settings===If you're using a plugin based emulator, graphical glitches and sound issues might be solved by changing the settings4.*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_PSX_Plugins PS1 Plugins]*[http://emulation-general.wikia.com/wiki/Recommended_N64_Plugins N64 Plugins]  ===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://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=1473 PPSSPP Compatibility Listcompatibility list]*[http://bmgclwiki.atspacelibretro.cccom/n64mgcl/N64ConfigListindex.htm N64 Config Listphp?title=Category:Compatibility_Lists libretro core compatibility lists]

===Check 6. Read the archiveswiki===The [[Main Page|rest of the wiki]] may already have the information you need.

Sometimes, questions may have been asked and answered multiple times in the past. Check the Emulation General archives. [https://archive.foolz.us/vg/search/subject/emulation%20general/ Foolz Archive]  ===7. Ask Emulation General===If youstill can're asking for helpt find a solution, provide ask Emulation General. Provide relevant details such as:*System specs, especially including CPUand GPU*Operating system

*Game details ==Common Questions=='''Q: Can I run [insert emulator here]?''' A: Generally, emulation runs off the CPU, with the GPU allowing for higher resolutions, AA, etc. If your CPU isn't good enough, you can't emulate a system too well. A commonly-recommended CPU is the '''Intel Core i5 2500k '''or the '''3570k'''. For DeSmuME System and PPSSPP, enable the dynarec option for speedups. For GC/Wii and PS2 see the [[Dolphin]] and [[PCSX2]] pages, specifically, for recommended specs if a 2500k/3570k is not a viable option. '''Q: Why is my PS2 game blurry?'''emulated A: It's either interlacing or a filter in the game *The problem itself. For the former, switching the de-interlacing mode with F5 may help, and may cause flicker or screen shakingDo not forget that. For the latterIf you do, hacks are required. Either Aggressive-CRC if the game is listed there, or skipdraw (toy with the number, 1-100) might work otherwise. '''Q: I downloaded a PSX game from emuparadise. It's in .ecm format and won't open in an emulator. Why?''' A: ECM is a compressed format. You need to decompress using PakkISO or ECM Tools (both provided on the emuparadise download page). It'll output as a .bin usually, which is then what the .cue (assuming it comes with one - should do, if not out might make one as per instructions in the [[RetroArch]] page) uses to load the game. '''Q: I use LilyPad, but the esc key and various others don't work!''' A: In the Input API (radio buttons in the top left of the LilyPad options), choose raw input. '''Q: I downloaded a file in a zip/rar/7z format, and inside it are a lot of files labelled either r00/r01 etc, part1/part2 etc or 001/002 etc files. What are these?''' A: It's a split archive, usually RARno sense whatsoever. Make sure you have 7-Zip installed. Do not use WinRAR. Then, right click on the first in the sequence (e.g. r00/part1/etc) and, depending on the program used, should have an "Extract Here" command. Use it; it'll output the files you're looking for. You can then proceed to delete all those r0x/partx/etc files if you want, you don't need them anymore. '''Q: How do I connect my PS3 controller to my computer?'''

A: Use [[XInput Wrapper SCPCategory:FAQs]].