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Add warning to mitigate dll bug #110

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bug mitigation warning
ChucklesOnGitHub Jul 22, 2026
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update driver installation instructions for win zip version
ChucklesOnGitHub Jul 22, 2026
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mention to additional popups outside installer
ChucklesOnGitHub Jul 22, 2026
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Merge branch 'main' into bug-mitigation
ChucklesOnGitHub Jul 22, 2026
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Via installer (recommended)
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.. warning:: If you have previously installed version 1.x of the GUI and are an Open Ephys Acquisition Board user, you need to copy and paste the following into the File Explorer: :code:`%localappdata%\\Open Ephys\\shared-api10`, press enter to navigate to the folder, and delete the file :code:`libonidriver_ft600.dll`. Then, follow the instructions below to install the latest version of the GUI.

1. Click the "Windows" link on `this page`_ to download the installer for the latest version of the GUI.

2. Double-click the downloaded executable to launch the installer.

3. Follow the instructions within the installer.
3. Follow the instructions within the installer and any additional windows related to driver installation.

4. The GUI will be installed in :code:`C:\\Program Files\\Open Ephys\\open-ephys.exe`.

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