Right-click the .exe and select "Run as Administrator." This is crucial for the program to see physical drives connected via USB.

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Compare the output with the official checksum provided on the download page. A mismatch indicates file corruption or tampering.

For users who do not use Toxic OS, the update to v176 is not strictly necessary, but it remains the best choice for avoiding potential conflicts.

Select the drive corresponding to your PS2 hard disk (usually labeled by its physical size or index number).