# Download and Prepare

## Download P4G CEP

Download the latest version of P4G CEP now if you haven't already.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="186.57142857142856">Site</th><th>Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Site</td><td>Link</td></tr><tr><td>Download from <strong>GameBanana</strong></td><td><a href="https://gamebanana.com/mods/download/50961">https://gamebanana.com/mods/download/50961</a></td></tr><tr><td>Download from <strong>Nexus Mods</strong></td><td><a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/persona4golden/mods/11?tab=files">https://www.nexusmods.com/persona4golden/mods/11?tab=files</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Set Up P4G-Mods Folder

We will use a dedicated directory for our P4G modding tools. If you ever need to create a file backup, take a screenshot, or write down a note, save it in this folder to stay organized.

<details>

<summary>Important Terms</summary>

* **P4G-Mods** folder: A unified folder for your P4G modding setup.

  There are four folders in the **P4G-Mods** folder:

  * **\_Reloaded-II**: This folder contains the **Reloaded II** mod loader.\
    You'll learn more about it soon!
  * **Backups**: Use this folder to store any important files or folders you want to save.
  * **Notes:** Use this folder to store any information you think is worth keeping.
  * **Setup:** Use this folder to store the prerequisite runtimes your modding tools need.

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### Prepare P4G-Mods Folder

* Unzip your downloaded P4G CEP archive.
* Open the unzipped archive and locate the **P4G-Mods** folder inside.

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### Copy P4G-Mods Folder

What you do next depends on whether you already have a **P4G-Mods** folder from a previous P4G CEP installation on your PC.

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The old folder may be named **P4G Mods** (with a space) instead of **P4G-Mods**.
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* Move the **P4G-Mods** folder to a suitable location on your PC.

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We recommend creating a new top-level directory such as **C:\Mods** and placing your **P4G-Mods** folder inside it.
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* In a new window, open your old **P4G-Mods** folder that was already on your PC.

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* Copy just the \_**Reloaded-II**, **Artwork**, and **Setup** folders from the new **P4G Mods** folder to your old **P4G Mods** folder. Keep your old **Backups** and **Notes** folders.

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**Double-check your folder path!**

Make sure your **P4G-Mods** folder is NOT in any of these locations:

* **OneDrive**

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* **Program Files** / **Program Files (x86)**

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* The **Downloads**, **Documents**, or **Desktop** folders

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* The **Music**, **Pictures**, or **Videos** folders

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* Any **Steam** or **Steam library** folder

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* The **Persona 4 Golden** game folder

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If your **P4G-Mods** folder is in one of these locations, you must move it to a different location before continuing. As mentioned above, we recommend **C:\Mods**.
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## Install Prerequisites

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**Do not skip this step**, even if you've already done this before!

These runtimes get updated regularly with performance and security fixes.
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The [**Persona Prerequisite Installer**](https://gamebanana.com/tools/6928) can automatically download and install these prerequisites for you, but it is now separately maintained by MadMax1960.

If you use it and something doesn't work, you will need to follow these manual installation instructions or go to MadMax1960 for support.
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There are a few core runtime libraries that our modding tools require to run. We'll install them now.

<details>

<summary>Important Terms</summary>

* **Runtime:** A library of functions and instructions that your PC executes while a program is running. Many games and programs share the same common runtimes.
* [**Visual C++**](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/overview/visual-cpp-in-visual-studio?view=msvc-170): Microsoft's version of the C++ programming language.
* [**.NET**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com)**:** A free cross-platform software framework by Microsoft.&#x20;

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### Download Prerequisites

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Reloaded II regularly updates its prerequisites, so these instructions may be outdated.

Check the Reloaded II [**website**](https://reloaded-project.github.io/Reloaded-II/) and [**GitHub repository**](https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II/) for up-to-date information.
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* Download these prerequisites to your **P4G-Mods\Setup** folder:

<table><thead><tr><th width="351">Prerequisite</th><th>File Name</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/9.0"><strong>.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows x64)</strong></a></td><td><code>windowsdesktop-runtime-9.0.##-win-x64.exe</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/9.0"><strong>.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows x86)</strong></a></td><td><code>windowsdesktop-runtime-9.0.##-win-x86.exe</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/#microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2022"><strong>Visual C++ Redistributable (Windows x64)</strong></a></td><td><code>vc_redist.x64.exe</code></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/#microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-for-visual-studio-2022"><strong>Visual C++ Redistributable (Windows x86)</strong></a></td><td><code>vc_redist.x86.exe</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Make sure you are downloading the **Windows** versions of each prerequisite and that you download both the **x64** and **x86** versions. You should have **4 EXE files** when you are done.
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### Install Prerequisites

* Open your **P4G-Mods\Setup** directory and run `VC_redist.x64.exe`.
* Once the installer window appears (it may take a few seconds), follow the on-screen instructions to install the runtime.

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* Repeat the above instructions for the rest of the prerequisites in the **Setup** folder:
  * **Visual C++ Redistributable (x86)**
  * **.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (x64)**
  * **.NET 9 Desktop Runtime (x86)**

Once all four prerequisites are installed, you're ready to move on.

## Moving On

{% content-ref url="steam-and-p4g" %}
[steam-and-p4g](https://p4g.cep.one/install/steam-and-p4g)
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