How do you install Touhou?

Installing the full version of Touhou games typically involves placing your game files in specific system directories, especially in environments where game placeholders or shortcuts are already present. This method focuses on integrating your game files into an existing structure to allow normal game execution.

Preparing for Touhou Installation

Before you begin, ensure you have the actual Touhou game files on hand. These are the files that contain the game's executable and data, usually obtained through legitimate purchase or backup.

Step-by-Step Touhou Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install the full version of a Touhou game by integrating its files into the designated system locations:

1. Locate Your Touhou Game Files:

   • First, identify the folder on your system that contains all the necessary Touhou game files (e.g., the .exe file, data folders, etc.). This is your source folder for the installation.

2. Enable Viewing of Hidden Files/Folders:

   • Many operating systems, particularly Linux distributions, hide system-specific or configuration folders by default (those starting with a dot, like .th08). To access the target installation directories, you will need to configure your file manager to display hidden files and folders. The exact method varies by file manager (e.g., Ctrl+H in many Linux file managers, or an option in the "View" menu).

3. Navigate to Your Home Directory:

   • Go to your "Home" folder. This is the primary directory for your user account and where system-specific game data folders are typically located.

4. Find and Access Game-Specific Folders:

   • Within your "Home" folder, look for specific Touhou game directories. For example, you might find folders named .th08 (commonly used for Touhou 8: Imperishable Night) or .th07 (for Touhou 7: Perfect Cherry Blossom). These folders are typically where the game expects to find its core files.

5. Place Your Game Files:

   • Once you've located the correct game folder (e.g., .th08 or .th07), paste your Touhou game files directly into it. The goal is to replace any existing placeholder "shortcuts" or empty structures with your actual game files. Ensure all the game's contents, including its executable, are moved or copied into this directory.

6. Start Your Game:

   • After successfully placing the game files, you should now be able to start your Touhou game normally, either through a desktop shortcut, a game launcher, or by directly running the executable from its new location.

This method is particularly relevant for installations where the system is set up to expect Touhou game files in these specific hidden directories within your Home folder.