From 76b5059352e1e98662fd5fbafaad17f17bd39ebf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Lyssa
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:41:26 +0400
Subject: Add preliminary instructions for using DumbVersion
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docs/dumbversion_patches.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
docs/genuine-installation-media.md | 11 ++++++++-
sidebars.js | 7 +++++-
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diff --git a/docs/dumbversion_patches.md b/docs/dumbversion_patches.md
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+---
+title: DumbVersion Patches
+description: How to use DumbVersion patch files (.dvp) to generate ISOs.
+---
+
+We use **DumbVersion Patch files (`.dvp`)** to efficiently store different localizations and variations of existing ISOs.
+
+These files contain only the exact differences between a base ISO and your target ISO. This helps us with hosting a large amount of ISOs efficiently, without having issues with speed or reliability.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
+
+* **The latest version of the [DumbVersion Patcher](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling/DumbVersion/releases/):** Download the latest release that matches your operating system and architecture (Windows, MacOS, or Linux and x64 or ARM64).
+* **A base ISO:** This is the source file the patch will be applied to.
+* **A patch file:** The `.dvp` file you downloaded from our website.
+
+:::info
+For most patches on our site, the required base ISO is the standard **English (`en-us`)** version. The Patcher will fail if you use an incorrect base ISO.
+:::
+
+## How to Apply a Patch
+
+1. Create a new, empty folder and place all of the downloaded files inside it: the Patcher executable, any amount of base ISOs, and any amount of `.dvp` files.
+
+2. Execute the DumbVersion Patcher. It will scan the folder and automatically detect both the ISOs and the patch files.
+ *(If you placed multiple ISOs or patch files in the folder, the tool will pause and ask you to select which ones to use.)*
+
+3. Wait for the Patcher to complete. The Patcher will process the files and generate new ISOs in the same folder.
+
+:::tip
+Your original base ISO is strictly read-only during this process. It will **not** be modified, overwritten, or deleted.
+:::
+
+
+## Video Tutorial
+
+import ReactPlayer from 'react-player'
+
+
+
+## Need help?
+
+* Double-check that your base ISO is fully downloaded, uncorrupted, and matches the exact version expected by the patch (usually the `en-us` ISO).
+* If you're still having issues, feel free to [contact us](contactus.md).
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diff --git a/docs/genuine-installation-media.md b/docs/genuine-installation-media.md
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--- a/docs/genuine-installation-media.md
+++ b/docs/genuine-installation-media.md
@@ -91,6 +91,15 @@ You can request the file [here](https://discord.gg/FajfGaH3nD).
+#### How do I use DumbVersion Patch (.dvp) files?
+
+
+Click here for info
+
+See [this page](dumbversion_patches.md).
+
+
+
---
## Verify Authenticity Of Files
@@ -149,4 +158,4 @@ import ReactPlayer from 'react-player'
## Need help?
-See [here](contactus.md).
+Feel free to [contact us](contactus.md).
diff --git a/sidebars.js b/sidebars.js
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@@ -37,7 +37,12 @@ const sidebars = {
'office_c2r_links',
'office_c2r_custom',
'office_msi_links',
- 'office_for_mac'
+ 'office_for_mac',
+ {
+ type: 'html',
+ value: '',
+ },
+ 'dumbversion_patches'
],
},
'faq',
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