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Added a note about the archive bit issues with Windows
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Expand Up @@ -56,6 +56,16 @@ Putting the `emummc.txt` file provided by this guide into `/atmosphere/hosts` wi

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**Issue with Windows**

Windows often sets unintended archive bits on folders when copying to FAT32, which the Switch can't interpret properly. To fix these unintended archive bits do this on the Switch:

Boot into Hekate, then press Tools ➜ Arch bit • RCM Touch • Pkg1/2 ➜ Fix Archive Bit.

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Your microSD card should look similar to the image below. The `Nintendo` folder will not be present if your Switch has not already booted with the microSD card inserted and the `emuMMC` folder will not be present if you're following the sysCFW path of the guide/you haven't created an emuMMC! The `payload.bin` file will not be present if you're using an unpatched Switch, as it's only for modchipped console users.
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