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 cmake --workflow --preset=release
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+## Dumping the Registry
+
+The emulator needs a registry dump to run, otherwise it will print `Bad hive file` errors.  
+You can create one by running the <a href="./src/grab-registry.bat">src/grab-registry.bat</a> script as administrator.  
+This will create a `registry` folder that needs to be placed in the working directory of the emulator.
+
 ## Running Tests
 
 The project uses CTest for testing. Choose your preferred method: