# STAR WARS: Squardons

## 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

* Press `Windows + R`
* Type `cmd` and press `Ctrl + Shift + Enter` to run as administrator
* Alternatively, search for "Command Prompt" in Start menu, right-click and select "Run as administrator"

## 2. Navigate to Your Star Wars Squadrons Installation Directory

Use the `cd` command to navigate to your game installation folder.

**Example Steam installation path:**

```cmd
cd "D:\Games\steam\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\STAR WARS Squadrons"
```

## 3. Backup the Original Launcher

Rename the original launcher executable to create a backup:

```cmd
rename starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe starwarssquadrons_oldlauncher.exe
```

## 4. Create Symbolic Link

Create a symbolic link that points to the main game executable:

```cmd
mklink starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe starwarssquadrons.exe
```

## 5. Set Read-Only Protection

1. Right-click on the newly created `starwarssquadrons_launcher.exe`  symbolic link
2. Select "Properties"
3. Check the "Read-only" checkbox
4. Click "OK"