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This page describes how to set up your local system so that it loads the files for the correct V-Ray version.

 

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> Since V-Ray 6, update 1 the **Portable installation** replaces the .zip builds. *See the **[Portable installation](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VC4D/pages/116852542)** page for more.*

 

 

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> Installing V-Ray for Cinema 4D from a .zip file provides the advantage of easy setup and flexible folder management.
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> When installing V-Ray for Cinema 4D from a .zip file, note that Chaos Cosmos is not included by default in the installation. To add it, you can separately [download ](https://download.chaosgroup.com/?platform=47&product=62)and install it.
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> Note also that the [EULA](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VC4D/pages/116853928) is not automatically accepted when installing from a .zip file. A window pops up, when V-Ray is first initiated in Cinema, which prompts you to accept the End User License Agreement.
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> Note that the **GPU device selection tool** is not located in the default plugins location, instead it can be found under:
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> For Windows: C:/Program Files/Maxon Cinema 4D R26\plugins\V-Ray\
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> For macOS: /Applications/Maxon Cinema 4D R26\plugins\V-Ray\
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