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	Copy all required ROMs and files into the '''Shared''' folder so they can be accessed from Workbench. If you need to create one, follow the instructions in [[WinUAE A1200 With Hard Drive Setup#Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange\|Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange]].		Copy all required ROMs and files into the '''Shared''' folder so they can be accessed from Workbench. If you need to create one, follow the instructions in [[WinUAE A1200 With Hard Drive Setup part 1#Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange\|Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange]].

	[[File:WHDLoad Shared.png\|400px]]		[[File:WHDLoad Shared.png\|400px]]

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This guide assumes WinUAE is set up according to [[WinUAE A1200 With Hard Drive Setup part 1]] and [[WinUAE A1200 With Hard Drive Setup part 2]]. If you did not follow that guide, refer to it for steps such as setting up a '''Shared''' folder.

== Preparation ==

=== Required Files ===

✔ [https://aminet.net/package/util/arc/lha lha.run] – Required to extract LHA files. 
✔ [https://aminet.net/package/util/misc/Installer-43_3 Installer-43_3.lha] – Required for some WHDLoad installers to function properly. 
✔ [https://aminet.net/package/util/boot/skick346 skick346.lha] – Allows WHDLoad to use Kickstart ROMs when launching games. 
✔ [https://whdload.de/ WHDLoad_usr.lha] – WHDLoad installation package for setting up hard drive-based games. 
✔ [https://www.whdownload.com/games.php?name=x&sort=0&dir=0&search=%28AGA%29&searchButton=Search WHDownLoads.com] – (Optional) Download a game to test.

=== Required ROMs ===

The following ROMs are required for WHDLoad. The filenames may vary depending on the source. If the filenames do not match WHDLoad's required naming convention, '''copy''' them to a separate folder and rename them accordingly.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ WHDLoad Required Kickstart ROMs and MD5 Checksums
! WHDLoad Filename || 'Amiga Forever' Filename || Original ROM Description || MD5 Checksum
|-
| ✔ kick33180.A500 || amiga-os-120.rom || Kickstart v1.2 rev 33.180 (Amiga 500) || 85ad74194e87c08904327de1a9443b7a
|-
| ✔ kick34005.A500 || amiga-os-130.rom || Kickstart v1.3 rev 34.005 (Amiga 500) || 82a21c1890cae844b3df741f2762d48d
|-
| ✔ kick40063.A600 || amiga-os-310-a600.rom || Kickstart v3.1 rev 40.063 (Amiga 600) || e40a5dfb3d017ba8779faba30cbd1c8e
|-
| ✔ kick40068.A1200 || amiga-os-310-a1200.rom || Kickstart v3.1 rev 40.068 (Amiga 1200) || 646773759326fbac3b2311fd8c8793ee
|-
| ✔ kick40068.A4000 || amiga-os-310-a4000.rom || Kickstart v3.1 rev 40.068 (Amiga 4000) || 9bdedde6a4f33555b4a270c8ca53297d
|}

Verify the MD5 checksum to ensure you are using the correct ROMs. [https://www.binaryfortress.com/HashTools/ HashTools] is a good app to check multiple MD5s at once. Always scan unknown files for viruses. You can use [https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload VirusTotal] to upload and check files for potential threats.

=== Preparing Shared Folder ===

Copy all required ROMs and files into the '''Shared''' folder so they can be accessed from Workbench. If you need to create one, follow the instructions in [[WinUAE A1200 With Hard Drive Setup#Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange|Adding a Shared Folder for File Exchange]].

[[File:WHDLoad Shared.png|400px]]

== Installing LHA and Installer ==

1. Launch WinUAE, load the A1200 configuration, and click '''Start'''. 
2. Double-click the '''Shared''' drive. 
3. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Window''' → '''Show''' → '''All Files''', then release the mouse button. 
* All the files copied to the '''Shared''' folder should now be visible. 
4 Close the '''Shared''' folder (top left button of the window) as we will conduct most of the installation using Shell commands.

[[File:WHDLoad Show All.png|650px]]

5. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Workbench''' → '''Execute Command''', then release the mouse button. 
6. In the '''Command:''' window, type <code>newshell</code> followed by Return. 
* A '''New Shell''' window should now open. 

7. Run the following commands: 

<code>cd Shared:</code> – Changes the directory to the '''Shared''' drive. 
<code>lha.run Ram:</code> – Extracts the '''lha.run''' package into the '''Ram Disk'''. This will be erased on reset. 
<code>Copy Ram:lha_68020 C:lha</code> – Copies the 68020 version of '''LHA''' to the '''C''' folder in Workbench and renames it to '''lha'''. 
<code>lha</code> – If installed correctly, running '''lha''' should display the usage. Press any key to continue. 
<code>lha x Installer-43_3.lha Ram:</code> – Uses the '''lha''' command to extract the Installer into the '''Ram Disk'''. 
<code>Copy Ram:Installer43_3/Installer C:</code> – Copies the extracted '''Installer''' into the '''C''' folder in Workbench. 
<code>Installer</code> – If installed correctly, running '''Installer''' should display the usage. 

8. '''lha.run''' and '''Installer-43_3.lha''' can now be delete either using host system or AmigaOS.
* To delete using AmigaOS: 
** Double-click the '''Shared''' drive. 
** Ensure that '''Workbench''' → '''Show''' → '''All Files''' is enabled. 
** Click on the file to be deleted. 
** Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Icon''' → '''Delete''', then release the mouse button and click '''OK'''. 

== Installing WHDLoad ==

1. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Workbench''' → '''Execute Command''', then release the mouse button. 
2. In the '''Command:''' window, type <code>newshell</code> followed by Return. 
* A '''New Shell''' window should now open. 

3. Run the following commands: 

<code>cd Shared:</code> – Changes the directory to the '''Shared''' drive. 
<code>lha x WHDLoad_usr.lha Ram:</code> – Extracts the '''WHDLoad_usr.lha''' package into the '''Ram Disk'''. 

4. Double-click on '''Ram Disk'''. 
5. Double-click on '''WHDLoad'''. 
6. Double-click on '''Install'''. 
7. Click '''Proceed With Install'''. 
8. Click '''Proceed''' four more times. 

9. '''WHDLoad_usr.lha''' can now be deleted using either the host system or AmigaOS. 

[[File:WHDLoad Install.png|650px]]

It is a good time to reset the machine to clear the RAM. Press '''F12''' and click '''Reset'''.

== Copying Kickstart ROMs ==

1. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Workbench''' → '''Execute Command''', then release the mouse button. 
2. In the '''Command:''' window, type <code>newshell</code> followed by Return. 
* A '''New Shell''' window should now open. 

3. Run the following commands: 

<code>cd Shared:</code> – Changes the directory to the '''Shared''' drive. 
<code>lha x skick346.lha Ram:</code> – Extracts the '''skick346.lha''' package into the '''Ram Disk'''. 
* AmigaShell can now be closed.

4. Double-click on the '''Ram Disk''' folder. 
5. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Window''' → '''Show''' → '''All Files''', then release the mouse button. 
6. Double-click the '''Kickstarts''' folder. 
7. Double-click on the '''Shared''' drive. 
8. Drag the following files from the '''Shared''' drive to the '''Kickstarts''' folder. 

* kick33180.A500
* kick34005.A500
* kick40063.A600
* kick40068.A1200
* kick40068.A4000

[[File:WHDLoad Copy Kickstart.png|650px]]

9. Close all windows. 
10. Double-click '''WB''' drive then double-click the '''Devs''' folder. 
11. Double-click '''Ram Disk''' drive. 
12. Drag the '''Kickstarts''' folder from the '''Ram Disk''' to the '''Devs''' folder. 
13. Check the '''Kickstart''' folder copied across by selecting the '''Devs''' folder and enabling show all files. 

[[File:WHDLoad Copy Kickstarts Folder.png|650px]]

14. '''WHDLoad_usr.lha''' and '''Kickstart Roms''' can now be deleted either using the host system or AmigaOS.
* To delete using AmigaOS: 
** Double-click the '''Shared''' drive. 
** Ensure that '''Workbench''' → '''Show''' → '''All Files''' is enabled. 
** Click on the file to be deleted. 
** Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Icon''' → '''Delete''', then release the mouse button and click '''OK'''. 

*WHDLoad and the required Kickstart ROMs have been installed.

== Installing First Game ==

A quick way to install a game is:

1. Double-click the .lha file of the game to be installed. 
2. In the '''Execute Command''' window, add a space followed by the destination to the end, e.g., <code> Games:</code>. 
3. At the beginning of the command, insert <code>lha x </code>. 
4. Press Return or click '''OK'''. 

[[File:WHDLoad Install Game.png|650px]]

== Installing Multiple Games ==

If you want to install multiple games:

1. Copy the .lha files to the '''Shared''' folder on the host system. 
2. Hold down the right mouse button on the '''Workbench menu''', go to '''Workbench''' → '''Execute Command''', then release the mouse button. 
3. In the '''Command:''' window, type <code>newshell</code> followed by Return. 
* A '''New Shell''' window should now open. 

4. Run the following commands: 

<code>cd Shared:</code> - Change directory to the Shared drive. 
<code>lha x #?.lha Games:</code> – Extracts all .lha files from the '''Shared''' drive into the '''Games''' drive. 

[[File:WHDLoad Install Multi Game.png|650px]]

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