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Add 7-Zip steps for TWLMenu++ installation
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RocketRobz committed May 12, 2024
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- A way to copy downloaded files to your SD card
- An application that can extract archives, such as [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) (Windows), [The Unarchiver](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-unarchiver/id425424353) (macOS), or [ZArchiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver) (Chromebook)
- We advise you to not use WinRAR, as it is known to break things
- If you're using Windows 11, we also advise you to not use it's built-in extractor, as it'll cause an error saying that the filename is too long or not valid
- If you're using Windows 11, we also advise you to not use it's built-in extractor (Windows Explorer), as it'll cause an error saying that the filename is too long or not valid

## Section I - Prep Work

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1. Insert your SD card into your PC
1. Download the latest release of [TWiLight Menu++](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases/latest/download/TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z)
1. Download the latest release of [dumpTool](https://github.com/zoogie/dumpTool/releases/latest/download/dumpTool.nds)
1. Open `TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z`
- If you're using Windows, ensure 7-Zip is installed, then follow these steps:
1. Right-click on `TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z`
1. If using Windows 11, click `Show more options`
1. Hover over `7-zip`
1. Click `Open archive`
1. Copy the `_nds` folder from `TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy the `BOOT.NDS` file from `TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z` to the root of your SD card
1. Close `TWiLightMenu-DSi.7z`
1. Copy the `dumpTool.nds` file to the root of your SD card

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