# Installation

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### Installation Guide

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Follow these steps to install and connect to **The Ragnarok Classic** successfully.

#### Download the Client

* For new players: **Download the Full Client** (recommended).
* For manual updaters: **Light Client is optional**, but requires the launcher to patch missing data files.

#### Extract the Files

* Run the downloaded `.exe` archive or open it using your preferred extraction tool.
* Click **Extract** and choose your destination folder.
  * Default folder is recommended so updates apply smoothly.
* Wait for extraction to finish.

#### Launch the Game

* Open your installation folder.
* Double-click **Launcher.exe** to start the game.
  * The launcher is the only method to run the server and ensures no updates are skipped.

#### Auto-Update Process

* The launcher will automatically:
  * check for the latest patches,
  * download missing or updated files,
  * and apply them before entering the game.
* This is intentional so every adventurer always plays the **latest stable version** without missing fixes.

#### Enter Midgard

* Once patching is complete, press **Start Game**.
* Log in using your registered game account and begin your adventure.

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#### Important Reminders

* Always open the game using **Launcher.exe**, not the main client.
* Do **not move or rename core files** inside the folder to avoid patch errors.
* If you encounter issues, run the launcher as **Administrator** (Right-click → Run as Admin).
* Only 1 game client can be opened at a time per computer for server protection.

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### Common Launch Issue: Launcher Opens but the Game Won’t Start

Sometimes the **Launcher.exe runs normally**, but the game client does not open afterward. This is often caused by **graphics configuration mismatch or unsupported render settings** on your computer.

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#### Open Setup

* Go to your game folder
* Run **OpenSetup.exe** (or *Ragnarok Online Setup*)

#### Change Graphics Device

* Under **Graphics Device**, select your GPU from the dropdown
* If the client still doesn’t launch, try switching to these options one at a time:
  * **Direct3D T\&L HAL**
  * **Direct3D HAL**
  * **DirectDraw HAL**

#### Disable Acceleration (if needed)

If changing the device doesn’t work:

* Check **Disable hardware-accelerated graphics**
* Uncheck **3D acceleration** or **T\&L** options if available
* Click **Apply** or **OK**

#### Run Launcher Again

* Now open **Launcher.exe**
* Make sure it finishes patching
* Click **Start Game**


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