Can't update System/Bios Dir

RetroArch Windows devices
#1

Hi all,

First off I am new to RetroArch so apologies if it’s a stupid question to fix my issue!

I am trying to run any PSX rom in RetroArch (Using Mednafen PSX core) and getting:

Error opening file: C:\RetroArch\roms\PSX\scph5501.bin No such file or directory

The correct scph5501.bin and all other PSX bios files are currently stored in C:\RetroArch\system\bios\

I am unable to update the System/Bios directory. Everytime I change it it switches back to <Content Dir>. Also can’t edit retroarch.cfg to reflect the above. As soon as I start RetroArch it switches back.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Also have tested the psx roms (bin/cue format) in standalone and no problems.

System: Win 7 x64 RetroArch 1.3.4

UPDATE:

Putting my bios files in the “\roms\PSX” dir fixed the issue. So I guess my only remaining question is why I can’t change the directory to the “system\bios” dir. Purely for my OCD self…

#3

Are you pressing ‘start’ to confirm the directory? If so, that can cause it to fall back to the default setting, which is <content dir>.

Also, make sure there aren’t any weird permission things going on.

#4

I know I was definitely pressing start to confirm.

You could be on to a winner with permissions though. RetroArch is stored on root of my C:\ and I do have local admin rights, but I am aware that NTFS permissions can not behave how they are supposed to. Will play around with it tonight to try get it working and post results if I do. Ta

#5

Hopefully it’s something simple like that :slight_smile:

I recommend moving your RA folder somewhere user-writeable, like your Desktop or Documents folders.