Inside your main MAME directory ( C:\MAME\ ), find the folder named . This is where all your magic happens. Right now, it is probably empty.
Before proceeding, it is important to understand the legal landscape. , which is legal software. However, the ROMs (game files) are copyrighted material. You are legally permitted to download and use ROMs only for games that you physically own. Downloading games you do not own is considered software piracy. This guide is for educational purposes on how to use the emulator software.
After copying everything, you must audit your ROMs.
Edit mame.ini and set:
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