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# FAQ: RetroDECK - Usage Questions
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<img src="../../wiki_icons/retrodeck/icon-rd.svg" width="75">
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## Do I Need to Partition or Format My Disk/SD Card for RetroDECK?
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No, RetroDECK installs as a flatpak. Just install it like any other app and launch it from your desktop or Steam library.
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## Where is RetroDECK Installed?
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`~/retrodeck`: Contains user data like ROMs, mods, and themes. This folder is not deleted during uninstallation.
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`~/.var/app/net.retrodeck.retrodeck`: Contains the core flatpak, emulators, and settings. This folder is removed during uninstallation.
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## Can I Move the RetroDECK Folders?
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Yes, you can move it using the RetroDECK Configurator's "Move Tools".
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Read more on: [RetroDECK Configurator 🛠️](../wiki_system_guides/configurator/configurator.md)
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## Is There a Way to Reset RetroDECK?
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Yes, you can reset various parts of the software using the RetroDECK Configurator's reset functions.
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Read more on: [RetroDECK Configurator 🛠️](../wiki_system_guides/configurator/configurator.md)
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## How Do I Update RetroDECK?
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Check the guide at: [How-to: Update RetroDECK](../wiki_management/retrodeck-update.md)
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## How Do I Remove RetroDECK?
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Check the guide at: [How-to: Remove RetroDECK ](../wiki_management/retrodeck-remove.md)
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## How do I move RetroDECK to a New Device?
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Check the guide at: [How-to: Move RetroDECK to a New Device](../wiki_management/retrodeck-move.md)
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## Where to Find Logfiles?
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You can find the logfiles in the `retrodeck/.logs/` folder.
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## Does RetroDECK ship with Stable or Nightly Versions of Systems?
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RetroDECK ships with the best version for running games. For bleeding-edge emulators like RPCS3, it ships nightly versions. For RetroArch, it ships stable releases, but uses nightly versions of cores if no stable version exists.
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## Recovering Deleted Folders
If you've accidentally deleted folders (BIOS, Saves, etc.) under `retrodeck/`, you can get them back by doing a Full Reset and redoing the initial setup.
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## I have .bin + .cue files and the games shows up twice in ES-DE
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We recommend that you use the built-in compression tool in the configurator to compress the games into another format like `.chd`. You will only get one entry and you will also save space.