ROMForge

Format and populate SD cards for retro handhelds with precision and speed. Designed for simplicity, safety, and total control.

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Version 1.0.0.0 (Beta)

Supported OS: Windows 10 / 11

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Automatically detects removable drives and formats them with the optimal file system.

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Queue and monitor thousands of files with live progress bars and accurate ETA tracking.

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Detects connected drives safely to prevent accidental formatting of your main system disks.

Automatic Drive Detection — instantly identifies removable SD cards with model, label, file system, capacity, and free space.
Safe Formatting — securely formats only removable drives using elevated PowerShell commands (exFAT / FAT32) with custom labels.
Smart Copy Engine — threaded, resumable copy system that monitors file progress, total transfer, and live MB/s throughput.
Graceful Pause & Resume — completes the active file before pausing, ensuring no partial or corrupted data on the SD card.
Corruption Recovery — automatically re-copies incomplete or damaged files after crashes or disconnections to maintain integrity.
Platform-Based Copying — scans your source directory for console/platform folders and lets you select exactly which ones to deploy.
Real-Time Metrics — tracks both file-level and overall progress with MB/s speeds, completion percentages, and ETA countdowns.
Detailed Logging — live on-screen event log with colour-coded [INFO], [COPY], [ERROR], and [OK] entries for every action.
Overwrite Control — optional overwrite toggle for incremental updates or full replacements.
Automatic UI Locking — temporarily disables unrelated controls during critical operations to prevent accidental clicks.
Modern Interface — clean dark WPF design with orange accenting, smooth progress transitions, and compact layout.
Beta Diagnostics Mode — verbose internal logging for debugging, crash recovery, and performance analysis.

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