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Crypt1cMayh3m: /* Can I merge an eXo project into my existing launchbox install? Can I merge multiple eXo projects into the same LaunchBox install? */

2026-04-20T19:45:14Z

Can I merge an eXo project into my existing launchbox install? Can I merge multiple eXo projects into the same LaunchBox install?

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	# <li value="3"> Copy the following file to your target LaunchBox folder from your project folder:		# <li value="3"> Copy the following file to your target LaunchBox folder from your project folder:

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* How do I get one of the eXo projects? */

2026-01-25T21:58:49Z

How do I get one of the eXo projects?

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	This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:		This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:

	[[File:How_to_Download_&_Install_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/y93hTZkyOIQ\|How to Download & Install]]		[[File:How_to_Download_&_Install_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/y93hTZkyOIQ\|How to Download & Install eXo Projects]]

	= Why do some games not have cover art? =		= Why do some games not have cover art? =

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* How do I use LaunchBox to view and play games or access the extra features included with a game? */

2026-01-25T18:59:35Z

How do I use LaunchBox to view and play games or access the extra features included with a game?

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	This helpful video provides a quick overview of how to use the eXo projects:		This helpful video provides a quick overview of how to use the eXo projects:

	[[File:eXo_Projects_Quick_Overview_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/~~VLhjqLWfCYw?si=KXQDDAB9RdpA5nlF~~\|eXo Projects Quick Overview]]		[[File:eXo_Projects_Quick_Overview_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/y0AOQzBwSRA\|eXo Projects Quick Overview]]

	= Why are the projects so big? Can't I just get some of the games instead of all of them? =		= Why are the projects so big? Can't I just get some of the games instead of all of them? =

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* How do I get one of the eXo projects? */

2026-01-25T18:59:17Z

How do I get one of the eXo projects?

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	This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:		This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:

	[[File:How_to_Download_&_Install_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/~~SwVYfIiqy5I?si=IAyvBCyv89AxCCRm~~\|How to Download & Install]]		[[File:How_to_Download_&_Install_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/y93hTZkyOIQ\|How to Download & Install]]

	= Why do some games not have cover art? =		= Why do some games not have cover art? =

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* What are the eXo projects? */

2025-11-22T06:10:10Z

What are the eXo projects?

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	= What are the eXo projects? =		= What are the eXo projects? =
	Currently, the eXo projects consist of [[EXODOS\|eXoDOS]], [[EXOWin3x\|eXoWin3x]], [[EXOScummVM\|eXoScummVM]], [[EXODREAMM\|eXoDREAMM]], [[EXOAppleIIGS\|eXoAppleIIGS]], [[EXODemoScene\|eXoDemoScene]], [[EXOIF\|eXoIF]], and the [[EXORLP\|RLP (Retro Learning Pack)]]. The projects are focused on the preservation of games & media, for their respective platforms, via playability. The projects seek original copies of games when possible and present them in an easy-to-enjoy format.		Currently, the eXo projects consist of [[EXODOS\|eXoDOS]], [[EXOWin3x\|eXoWin3x]], [[EXOScummVM\|eXoScummVM]], [[EXODREAMM\|eXoDREAMM]], [[EXOAppleIIGS\|eXoAppleIIGS]], [[EXODemoScene\|eXoDemoScene]], [[EXOIF\|eXoIF]], [[EXOWin9x\|eXoWin9x]], and the [[EXORLP\|RLP (Retro Learning Pack)]]. The projects are focused on the preservation of games & media, for their respective platforms, via playability. The projects seek original copies of games when possible and present them in an easy-to-enjoy format.

	= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =		= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* How do I get one of the eXo projects? */

2025-09-19T20:50:30Z

How do I get one of the eXo projects?

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	= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =		= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =
	You may download it via torrent ~~or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested~~. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.		You may download it via torrent. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.

	This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:		This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:

Crypt1cMayh3m at 16:32, 6 September 2025

2025-09-06T16:32:15Z

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	= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =		= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =
	You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.		You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.

			This video describes the process for downloading and installing the eXo projects:

			[[File:How_to_Download_&_Install_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/SwVYfIiqy5I?si=IAyvBCyv89AxCCRm\|How to Download & Install]]

	= Why do some games not have cover art? =		= Why do some games not have cover art? =

Crypt1cMayh3m at 16:25, 6 September 2025

2025-09-06T16:25:32Z

Crypt1cMayh3m: /* What are the eXo projects? */

2025-09-03T18:42:54Z

What are the eXo projects?

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	= What are the eXo projects? =		= What are the eXo projects? =
	Currently, the eXo projects consist of [[EXODOS\|eXoDOS]], [[EXOWin3x\|eXoWin3x]], [[EXOScummVM\|eXoScummVM]], [[EXODREAMM\|eXoDREAMM]], [[EXOAppleIIGS\|eXoAppleIIGS]], [[EXODemoScene\|eXoDemoScene]], and the [[EXORLP\|RLP (Retro Learning Pack)]]. The projects are focused on the preservation of games & media, for their respective platforms, via playability. The projects seek original copies of games when possible and present them in an easy-to-enjoy format.		Currently, the eXo projects consist of [[EXODOS\|eXoDOS]], [[EXOWin3x\|eXoWin3x]], [[EXOScummVM\|eXoScummVM]], [[EXODREAMM\|eXoDREAMM]], [[EXOAppleIIGS\|eXoAppleIIGS]], [[EXODemoScene\|eXoDemoScene]], [[EXOIF\|eXoIF]], and the [[EXORLP\|RLP (Retro Learning Pack)]]. The projects are focused on the preservation of games & media, for their respective platforms, via playability. The projects seek original copies of games when possible and present them in an easy-to-enjoy format.

	= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =		= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =
	You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.		You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.

Crypt1cMayh3m at 05:10, 10 December 2024

2024-12-10T05:10:56Z

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	.\data\Playlists\		.\data\Playlists\
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	# Copy the following file to your target LaunchBox folder from your project folder:		# <li value="3"> Copy the following file to your target LaunchBox folder from your project folder:
	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	\data\Parents.xml		\data\Parents.xml
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>
	# When you start LaunchBox, please allow it to update.		# <li value="4"> When you start LaunchBox, please allow it to update.
	# You should now have your eXo projects merged together or merged with your parent LaunchBox folder.		# You should now have your eXo projects merged together or merged with your parent LaunchBox folder.

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	= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =		= How do I get one of the eXo projects? =
	You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.		You may download it via torrent or via wget (http). Considering the size of these packages, the torrent method is suggested. A ratio-free torrent of every project is available on each project's respective page.

	= Why do some games not have cover art? =		= Why do some games not have cover art? =
	Cover art is included for all games that were released in a box, folder, or sleeve of some kind. Many games were simply released digitally, however, such as your typical shareware game. As these games did not have a "cover," there is no cover to scan. Registered users of LaunchBox have the option to replace the missing images with the title or screenshot included with each game.		Cover art is included for all games that were released in a box, folder, or sleeve of some kind. Many games were simply released digitally, however, such as your typical shareware game. As these games did not have a "cover," there is no cover to scan. Registered users of LaunchBox have the option to replace the missing images with the title or screenshot included with each game.

	= What is LaunchBox? Can I use a different front end? =		= What is LaunchBox? Can I use a different front end? =
	LaunchBox is a front end that allows easy browsing of the games and their metadata. It has been chosen due to its wide variety of features that are available in its free version. Registering LaunchBox is not necessary to use it with eXoDOS, however, registered users do gain the benefit of some extra features, primarily in the form of "BigBox" mode. More information about this can be found on their website.		LaunchBox is a front end that allows easy browsing of the games and their metadata. It has been chosen due to its wide variety of features that are available in its free version. Registering LaunchBox is not necessary to use it with eXoDOS, however, registered users do gain the benefit of some extra features, primarily in the form of "BigBox" mode. More information about this can be found on their website.

	It is possible to use a different front end by pointing it to the launch batch files as "roms" and simply telling it to run the files straight. However, all of the metadata (year, genre, publisher developer, scanned art, manuals, etc.) will have to be manually exported from the LaunchBox xml and folders and added to your front end of choice. At this time, we do not have any exporters to automate this process.		It is possible to use a different front end by pointing it to the launch batch files as "roms" and simply telling it to run the files straight. However, all of the metadata (year, genre, publisher developer, scanned art, manuals, etc.) will have to be manually exported from the LaunchBox xml and folders and added to your front end of choice. At this time, we do not have any exporters to automate this process.

			= How do I use LaunchBox to view and play games or access the extra features included with a game? =
			This helpful video provides a quick overview of how to use the eXo projects:

			[[File:eXo_Projects_Quick_Overview_Thumbnail.jpg\|300px\|link=https://youtu.be/VLhjqLWfCYw?si=KXQDDAB9RdpA5nlF\|eXo Projects Quick Overview]]

	= Why are the projects so big? Can't I just get some of the games instead of all of them? =		= Why are the projects so big? Can't I just get some of the games instead of all of them? =
	eXoDOS is over 600GB which, while large for a typical platform game set, is relatively small when you consider it spans games over two decades. Imagine every console from the Atari 2600 through the PS1 being in a single set, and you have your explanation.		eXoDOS is over 600GB which, while large for a typical platform game set, is relatively small when you consider it spans games over two decades. Imagine every console from the Atari 2600 through the PS1 being in a single set, and you have your explanation.

	If you do not want to download the entire pack, a lite version is available for some of the projects. This allows you to download just the metadata for all of the games. The first time you attempt to launch a game, it will detect that you do not have it and prompt you to download it. It downloads the game using a command-line based torrent client, which is supported by those who are seeding the full project. If you run into issues with this, you likely need to look into forwarding your ports.		If you do not want to download the entire pack, a lite version is available for some of the projects. This allows you to download just the metadata for all of the games. The first time you attempt to launch a game, it will detect that you do not have it and prompt you to download it. It downloads the game using a command-line based torrent client, which is supported by those who are seeding the full project. If you run into issues with this, you likely need to look into forwarding your ports.

	= What if I think I have a game you are missing? =		= What if I think I have a game you are missing? =
	Step 1: Is the game DOOM?		Step 1: Is the game DOOM?
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	Seriously though, a majority of game submission suggestions are of games we already have in the pack. Either due to regional name differences or simply the sheer fact there are so many games in the pack, many times the obvious ones are overlooked. Please search the game title within LaunchBox. Alternate & regional titles of each game are stored in the database. That way, if you think Broken Sword is missing from the pack, a quick search will show you that it is under its U.S. release title, Circle of Blood.		Seriously though, a majority of game submission suggestions are of games we already have in the pack. Either due to regional name differences or simply the sheer fact there are so many games in the pack, many times the obvious ones are overlooked. Please search the game title within LaunchBox. Alternate & regional titles of each game are stored in the database. That way, if you think Broken Sword is missing from the pack, a quick search will show you that it is under its U.S. release title, Circle of Blood.

	= Can I merge an eXo project into my existing launchbox install? Can I merge multiple eXo projects into the same LaunchBox install? =		= Can I merge an eXo project into my existing launchbox install? Can I merge multiple eXo projects into the same LaunchBox install? =
	Yes! And it is quite easy. Visit our [https://www.youtube.com/c/eXoRetro YouTube] page for an instructional video, or follow these steps:		Yes! And it is quite easy. Visit our [https://www.youtube.com/c/eXoRetro YouTube] page for an instructional video, or follow these steps:
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	For further help, please visit our help and support channel on the project's [https://discord.gg/37FYaUZ Discord] server.		For further help, please visit our help and support channel on the project's [https://discord.gg/37FYaUZ Discord] server.

	= Are there DATs available for the projects? =		= Are there DATs available for the projects? =
	DATs are a product of ROM distribution, designed to assist in joining a download with as much existing data as possible. Unfortunately, computer games are very different from ROMs in multiple ways, creating a problem when it comes to using DAT files.		DATs are a product of ROM distribution, designed to assist in joining a download with as much existing data as possible. Unfortunately, computer games are very different from ROMs in multiple ways, creating a problem when it comes to using DAT files.
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	And if one wants to join with existing data, the lack of TorrentZip support means that any change at all to the files will result in an entirely new compressed file, which defeats the point of the DAT in the first place.		And if one wants to join with existing data, the lack of TorrentZip support means that any change at all to the files will result in an entirely new compressed file, which defeats the point of the DAT in the first place.

	= Can I run the projects from a network drive? =		= Can I run the projects from a network drive? =
	Maybe. This really just depends on your network. We have had several users try this and claim it is unworkable, as the transfer time for the larger CD-based games is so slow that it causes massive stuttering.		Maybe. This really just depends on your network. We have had several users try this and claim it is unworkable, as the transfer time for the larger CD-based games is so slow that it causes massive stuttering.

	However, we have had a handful of users report success in doing this. On our [https://discord.gg/37FYaUZ Discord] is a pinned message with step-by-step instructions provided by one of our members that has worked for some people.		However, we have had a handful of users report success in doing this. On our [https://discord.gg/37FYaUZ Discord] is a pinned message with step-by-step instructions provided by one of our members that has worked for some people.