Set this to the full path of the folder containing the game executable (e.g., StartIn = C:\Games\YourGameFolder
: Ensure all SmartSteamEmu files (the .ini , .dll , and .exe files) are placed directly in the root directory of the game where the main .exe is located.
Troubleshooting SmartSteamEmu: Fixing the "Target" and "StartIn" Folder Error If you are seeing the error message
The precise file path to the game's main executable ( .exe ).
Windows often restricts applications from launching other processes if they are located in "protected" areas like C:\Program Files . Right-click SmartSteamEmu.exe , select , go to the Compatibility tab, and check Run this program as an administrator . Do the same for the game’s actual executable. This ensures the emulator has the necessary permissions to hook into the game process. 3. Folder Naming and Special Characters
Goldberg does not use a separate loader, so the “target/startin” error cannot occur.
