============================================================== BizNode — Installation Guide Autonomous AI Business Operator https://biznode.1bz.biz ============================================================== BEFORE YOU BEGIN — REQUIRED SOFTWARE -------------------------------------- You must install the following TWO programs before running BizNode. Both are free. STEP 1 — Install Python 3.10 or higher ---------------------------------------- Download: https://www.python.org/downloads/ During installation: [x] Check "Add Python to PATH" <-- IMPORTANT (tick this box before clicking Install Now) To verify after install, open Command Prompt and type: python --version You should see: Python 3.11.x (or higher) STEP 2 — Install Docker Desktop --------------------------------- Download: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/ During installation: - Accept all defaults - Enable WSL 2 integration if prompted (recommended) After install: - Launch Docker Desktop - Wait until it shows "Docker is running" (green icon in taskbar) - Keep Docker Desktop running during BizNode installation To verify, open Command Prompt and type: docker --version You should see: Docker version 24.x.x (or higher) -------------------------------------------------------------- MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------- Operating System : Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) RAM : 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended) Disk Space : 15 GB free (Ollama AI models = 4-5 GB) Internet : Required for setup and first registration GPU : Optional — NVIDIA GPU speeds up AI responses -------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLING BIZNODE -------------------------------------------------------------- STEP 3 — Extract BizNode.zip ------------------------------ Right-click BizNode.zip and select "Extract All". Extract to any folder, e.g. C:\Users\YourName\BizNode STEP 4 — Run setup.bat (first time only) ------------------------------------------ Open the extracted folder and double-click setup.bat. This will: - Check that Python and Docker are installed - Install all required Python packages (2-5 minutes) setup.bat only needs to be run ONCE on first install. -------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST RUN — REGISTRATION -------------------------------------------------------------- STEP 4 — Start BizNode ------------------------ Open Command Prompt in your install folder and type: python launcher.py On your VERY FIRST run, BizNode will ask you to register: ============================================================ BIZNODE - Registration Required ============================================================ Business Name : [your business name] Your Name : [your name] Email Address : [your email] Phone (optional): [your phone] City (optional): [your city] Country : [your country] Fill in the details and press Enter after each field. Registration is free and takes under a minute. After registration: - Your 10-day FREE TRIAL starts immediately - The BizNode dashboard opens at: http://localhost:7777 - Your Telegram bot becomes active -------------------------------------------------------------- USING BIZNODE DURING TRIAL (Days 1-10) -------------------------------------------------------------- Every day, start BizNode with: python launcher.py Then open your browser to: http://localhost:7777 The dashboard shows: [TRIAL] Trial active - X day(s) remaining. You will see a warning at 3 days remaining. -------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER TRIAL — PRO LICENSE (USB) -------------------------------------------------------------- After 10 days, BizNode requires a Pro license to continue. To purchase: Visit : https://biznode.1bz.biz Email : biznode@1bz.biz After purchase you will receive USB license files. Copy them to a USB drive and insert it before starting: python launcher.py BizNode will detect the USB automatically and start in Pro mode with no time limit. -------------------------------------------------------------- STARTING BIZNODE (DAILY USE) -------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Make sure Docker Desktop is running (green icon) 2. Open Command Prompt in your install folder 3. Run: python launcher.py 4. Open browser: http://localhost:7777 To stop BizNode: Press Ctrl+C in the Command Prompt window Or run: docker compose down -------------------------------------------------------------- TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------- Problem : "python is not recognized" Fix : Re-install Python with "Add to PATH" ticked Problem : "Docker not found" or "Cannot connect to Docker" Fix : Open Docker Desktop and wait for green icon Problem : Dashboard not opening at http://localhost:7777 Fix : Wait 30 seconds after launcher.py starts Check that port 7777 is not used by another app Problem : Registration fails Fix : Check your internet connection Try again — server may be briefly unavailable Problem : Trial expired message Fix : Purchase Pro license at https://biznode.1bz.biz Problem : Ollama models not downloading Fix : First-run model download needs 4-5 GB free space and a stable internet connection (~30 min) -------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT -------------------------------------------------------------- Website : https://biznode.1bz.biz Email : biznode@1bz.biz Telegram : https://t.me/biznode_bot For fastest support, email with: - Your Registration ID (shown after first run) - Screenshot of the error message - Your Windows version (Settings > About) ============================================================== BizNode v1.0 | 1BZ DZIT DAO LLC | biznode.1bz.biz ==============================================================