BLACKBOX — START HERE
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WINDOWS DESKTOP PACKAGE

1. Extract the entire BLACKBOX-WINDOWS ZIP. Do not run files while they are still inside the ZIP preview.
2. Open BLACKBOX-PERSONAL-AUDIO.
3. Double-click Run-Music.bat to start the browser edition. Keep the small launcher window open while using BLACKBOX.
4. In BLACKBOX, open BLACKBOX Guide for text explanations of the player and its features.
5. Choose CONNECT MUSIC FOLDER and select the folder containing your own music.

The package does not include songs. Your music files stay in the folders you choose.

For the original console edition, use Run-Music-Console.bat. Read README-WEB.txt for the browser edition and portable-drive details.

GETTING MUSIC
Open BLACKBOX Guide inside the player for the Getting Music section and its usage notes. Only download or copy audio that you are legally authorised to use.

The browser edition uses your browser's local storage and any portable Data / Playlists folder you explicitly connect. Export an Everything ZIP backup before clearing browser data or moving to another browser profile.
