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< p > This guide provides instructions on how to manage your GameCube backups, using GameCube Backup Manager. It functions similar to < a href = "wii-backups#using-wii-backup-manager" > Wii Backup Manager< / a > .< / p >
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< p class = "notice--info" > To play multiple games, it is recommended to use an external hard drive for your Wii. Any external hard drive found on most modern marketplaces should work with your Wii.< / p >
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< li > Extract GameCube Backup Manager, and launch the program.< / li >
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< p > Open the application and locate the folder button in the bottom right corner. Click on it to open the file explorer window.< / p >
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< p > Click on the < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Files (Destination)< / code > tab, then select the < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Inactive< / code > option from the dropdown menu. This will allow you to choose the drive where you want to transfer the game. Select the appropriate drive letter from the list.< / p >
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< p > Next, go back to the < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Files (Source)< / code > tab, select the game you want to transfer, and then click either < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Install Game (1:1)< / code > or < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Install Game (Scrub)< / code > .< / p >
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