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Dec 06 '14 at 08:46

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The Ultimate Guide: How to Convert ZIP to CHD for Retrogaming

5.3 Split/sliced ROM files in zips (e.g., .001/.002) Convert Zip To Chd

provide a graphical interface for Windows, allowing users to simply drag and drop zipped files to be converted. On Linux and Steam Deck, scripts like automate the extraction of archives and immediately trigger The Ultimate Guide: How to Convert ZIP to

Why Convert ZIP to CHD?

  1. Save Disk Space: CHD compression is highly efficient, often shrinking game files by 30% to 60%.
  2. Better Organization: Instead of a folder with a .bin file and a .cue sheet, you have one single .chd file.
  3. Compatibility: Many modern emulators prefer the CHD format because it is optimized for reading data quickly during gameplay.

Extract the ZIP: Use a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract your ZIP file into a standard folder. bchunk image

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The problem is with the "dependency". The only dependency is the Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. The Chilkat .NET assembly is a mixed-mode assembly, where the inner core is written in C++ and compiles to native code. There is a dependency on the VC++ runtime libs. Given that Visual Studio 2012 is new, it won't be already on most computers. Therefore, it needs to be installed. It can be downloaded from Microsoft here:

Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012

If using a .msi install for your app, it should also be possible to include the redist as a merge-module, so that it's automatically installed w/ your app if needed.

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Note: Each version of Visual Studio corresponded to a new .NET Framework release: 

VS2002 - .NET 1.0
2003 - .NET 1.1
2005 - .NET 2.0
2008 - .NET 3.5
2010 - .NET 4.0
2012 - .NET 4.5
The ChilkatDotNet45.dll is for the .NET 4.5 Framework, and therefore needs the VC++ 2012 runtime to be present on the computer.

Likewise, the ChilkatDotNet4.dll is for the 4.0 Framework and needs the VC++ 2010 runtime.

The ChilkatDotNet2.dll is for the 2.0/3.5 Frameworks and requires the VC++ 2005 runtime. (It is unlikely you'll find a computer that doesn't already have the VC++ 2005 runtime already installed.)