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[META] Mention fix for Windows protocol handler in HELP

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@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ This file contains common questions for the manager.
- [Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)
- [How do I use this?](#how-do-i-use-this)
- [The manager has encountered a fatal error, the system cannot find the file specified (Windows)](#the-manager-has-encountered-a-fatal-error-the-system-cannot-find-the-file-specified-windows)
- [Website buttons aren't working](#website-buttons-arent-working)
- [How do I use this on Mac?](#how-do-i-use-this-on-mac)
- [How do I use this on Linux?](#how-do-i-use-this-on-linux)
- [Mod folder not found on Flatpak version of Steam](#mod-folder-not-found-on-flatpak-version-of-steam)
@ -42,10 +43,18 @@ If you're getting an error message like this:
The manager encountered a fatal error when starting: Runtime(CreateWebview(WebView2Error(WindowsError(Error { code: 0x80070002, message: The system cannot find the file specified. }))))
```
This is a result of not having the [Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/) installed. If you've used a "Window debloat" script, it's likely that this was removed, even though it's a *critical* component of Windows. To try and reinstall it, you can use the link above and download the evergreen bootstrapper.
This is a result of not having the [Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/) installed. If you've used a "Window debloat" script, it's likely that this was removed, even though it's a _critical_ component of Windows. To try and reinstall it, you can use the link above and download the evergreen bootstrapper.
The manager's installer is supposed to install Webview2 for you, but depending on how your debloating script works, it may have left rouge registry keys that make the manager think it's already installed. If you're still having issues, try inspecting the registry keys mentioned in [this Webview2 article](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/webview2/concepts/distribution#detect-if-a-suitable-webview2-runtime-is-already-installed) to see if they're pointing to bad folders.
## Website Buttons Aren't Working
This may be due to an update from 0.14.2 to 0.15.0. The path for the procotol handler changed.
1. Uninstall the manager entirely.
2. In `regedit`, delete `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\owmods` and `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\classes\owmods`.
3. Re-install the manager, the registry keys should now point to the right executable.
## How do I use this on Mac?
The manager can be used on MacOS with some caveats:
@ -84,7 +93,7 @@ The mod manager requires that the game is installed in `~/.steam/steam/steamapps
When selecting game path **DO NOT** use the browse button, on Flatpak this tries to open a portal which
won't work, you'll need to enter the path manually or copy it.
Note that you won't be able to launch the game from the manager when in steam deck's game mode. But so long as you've *pressed* "Launch Game" at least once, you can launch the game directly and it will still be modded.
Note that you won't be able to launch the game from the manager when in steam deck's game mode. But so long as you've _pressed_ "Launch Game" at least once, you can launch the game directly and it will still be modded.
**You'll also need to change your controller layout to the "Mouse Only" template.**