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== Introduction ==
SADX Mod Installer is a tool for Sonic Adventure DX PC that installs the latest version of MainMemory’s SADX Mod Loader, the Mod Manager and their dependencies, as well as Dreamcast Conversion and several other mods, which are sorted and configured automatically.

The installer includes an easy to use ''Guide Mode'', which shows comparison screenshots to help you decide which mods to install. It can also convert the Steam version of SADX into a fully functional 2004 port with mod support.
[[File:SADX Mod Installer 1760401184394.png|none|thumb|SADX Mod Installer screens]]

== Supported Game Versions ==

* Steam or Dreamcast Collection Remastered

* US (Activision, 2004)
* EU (2004)
* EU (Best Buy)
* EU (Sonic PC Collection, 2009)
* Korean Version (Sonokong, 2004)

The following versions are NOT supported:

* Original Japanese release (2003)
* Sold Out Software release (2006)
* Dreamcast Collection (original 2010 release)
* Any cracks or modifications based on the European version

== Usage ==
Using the installer helps in the following situations:

# You’ve just bought SADX on Steam and want to set up SADX mods in the easiest way possible.
# You’re getting started with SADX mods but don’t know how to set up the Mod Loader or which mods you want.
# You’ve just reinstalled SADX or Windows and need to get the Mod Loader and its dependencies (Visual C++ runtimes, .NET Framework etc.) working properly.

== Features ==

* It tries to pick up the location of your SADX folder automatically, but even if it doesn’t you can still tell it where to look.
* The installer will detect your screen resolution and configure the Mod Loader for best visual quality.
* The installer adds a custom launcher to configure controls. Keyboard and gamepad rebinding is now possible!
* The runtimes installed by this setup program cover the requirements for all Mod Loader mods ever released.
* You can check for mod, Mod Loader and installer updates right from the program.
* If SADX is installed in Program Files, folder permissions are updated recursively to prevent any possible access errors.
* When used on the Steam version, instead of downloading sounds and videos from the 2004 port the installer converts existing assets into formats supported by the 2004 port.
* The installer replaces several low quality ADX voice clips in the Steam version with higher-quality voice clips from the Dreamcast version. For the 2004 PC port, a full ADX music/voices pack is available.

== Download ==

=== [https://dcmods.unreliable.network/owncloud/data/PiKeyAr/files/Setup/sadx_setup.exe Click here to get the WEB version] ===

=== [https://dcmods.unreliable.network/owncloud/data/PiKeyAr/files/Setup/offline/sadx_setup_full.zip Click here to get the OFFLINE version] ===
''The offline package is refreshed automatically every Sunday around midnight (UTC).''

'''Which version should I use?'''

If you want to use as little Internet traffic as possible, get the web version.

If you need to use the installer on a computer without Internet access or the web version doesn't work, get the offline version.

[https://dcmods.unreliable.network/owncloud/data/PiKeyAr/files/Setup/installer.txt Changelog]

== Troubleshooting Download Errors ==
Depending on your location and Internet Service Provider, you may run into the following issues:

* SADX Mod Installer is unable to download mods
* "SendRequest error" when using the web version of the installer
* "SSL record too long" error when trying to download the Mod Installer
* Various other SSL or connection errors that prevent you from updating PkR's mods or using the Mod Installer

This can happen because the domain <code>dcmods.unreliable.network</code>, which hosts the installer's files, was blacklisted by your Internet Service Provider as malicious.

First, try using the offline version of the installer. If that doesn't help, for a short-term solution you can use a VPN to circumvent the block. However, you will not be able to update some mods without a VPN. For a long-term solution, contact your ISP's tech support and tell them to unblacklist <code>dcmods.unreliable.network</code>.

Why was the domain blacklisted? We don't know, but we can't fix this ourselves. Please help us make the installer and mods more accessible by reporting the domain and the installer's files as false positives on all sites that claim it's malware (because it isn't!).

== Additional Information ==
[https://gitlab.com/PiKeyAr/sadx-mod-installer/-/wikis/Frequenly-Asked-Questions Frequently Asked Questions]

[https://gitlab.com/PiKeyAr/sadx-mod-installer/-/wikis/Mods Mods]

[https://gitlab.com/PiKeyAr/sadx-mod-installer/-/wikis/Tools Tools]

[https://gitlab.com/PiKeyAr/sadx-mod-installer/-/wikis/SteamDeck Steam Deck Guide]