# Download and Prepare

## Install Prerequisites

Aemulus requires two core runtime libraries to run properly. \
Download and install them now if you haven't already.

* [**.NET Core 3.1 Desktop Runtime (x64)**](https://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/9845b4b0-fb52-48b6-83cf-4c431558c29b/41025de7a76639eeff102410e7015214/dotnet-runtime-3.1.10-win-x64.exe)
* [**Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable (x86)**](https://download.microsoft.com/download/5/B/C/5BC5DBB3-652D-4DCE-B14A-475AB85EEF6E/vcredist_x86.exe)

## Download Aemulus

Download the latest version of Aemulus now if you haven't already.

| Site                         | Link                                                                               |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Download from **GitHub**     | [**Latest Release**](https://github.com/TekkaGB/AemulusModManager/releases/latest) |
| Download from **GameBanana** | [**Latest Release**](https://gamebanana.com/tools/6878)**\***                      |

{% hint style="info" %}
If you download Aemulus from **GameBanana**, you may get an older version.\
Aemulus will update to the latest version the first time you launch it.
{% endhint %}

## Set Up AemulusPackageManager Folder

* Unzip your downloaded archive and locate the **AemulusPackageManager** folder inside.
* Move the **AemulusPackageManager** folder to a suitable location on your PC.

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We recommend creating a new top-level directory, such as **C:\Mods**.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Do not use any directory inside **Program Files** or **Program Files (x86)**.

Do not use a directory that synchronizes files with the cloud, including any folder managed by **OneDrive** or a similar service.

Do not use the Persona game folder itself, as you may want to uninstall/reinstall the game in the future and the directory is likely to be UAC-protected.
{% endhint %}


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