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Basic setup and first-run notes for the normal and one-file builds.
Normal build setup
- Download the normal build ZIP from the Latest Build page.
- Extract the folder somewhere you control, such as a Projects folder, Apps folder, or desktop test folder.
- Run the main NFE EXE.
- Open Settings and choose Light, Dark, or System theme.
- Use Tools → Check for Updates to open the updater.
Best choice: the normal build is easiest to debug because every runtime folder is visible.
One-file build setup
- Download the one-file build ZIP.
- Extract the single EXE.
- Run the EXE and let it extract its private runtime.
- If testing a new one-file build, clear the old runtime cache first.
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Noxen File Explorer\OneFileRuntime
The one-file build still extracts internal runtime files because Qt plugins, updater files, and helper DLLs need to exist on disk.
Updater testing checklist
- Make sure your update packages exist on the website.
- Make sure the matching checksum files exist and open in the browser.
- Test Preview Update before doing Check / Update.
- Check resources/update/Logs/ after every test.
- For repair testing, start the Win32 fallback mode so Qt files can be replaced if needed.