# DesktopBeast™ EA RC v1.0 Trusted Tester Note

Stormcrow is sharing this DesktopBeast™ EA RC v1.0 package with trusted testers only.

Please do not redistribute the ZIP or post public download links without permission.

## What This Is

DesktopBeast™ is a Windows desktop capture, OCR, and local review tool for the AI Underground TechBeast™ Data Capture Suite.

This test package is an Early Access / Release Candidate build. It is intended to confirm real-world behavior before a paid EA Beta release path is opened.

## Package

- ZIP: `DesktopBeast-EA-RC-v1.0.zip`
- SHA256: `2792ED4A0A8A975C2E11A9D2DC60A72A083819E427B0763A597A126F05323585`

## Install / Run

1. Download the ZIP.
2. Unzip it into a normal folder.
3. Run `DesktopBeast.cmd` or `DesktopBeast.exe`.
4. Optional: run `Create Shortcuts.ps1` from the extracted folder to create DesktopBeast™ and ArchiveBeast™ Library shortcuts.

Windows SmartScreen may warn because this is an unsigned early-access build. Review the source and package origin before running.

## What To Test

- App launches normally.
- `Ctrl + Shift + D` opens the Capture Screen.
- Notepad capture.
- File Explorer capture.
- Browser capture.
- Any normal work app you are comfortable capturing.
- Capture Screen buttons: `DTB Main Screen` and `Open Capture Library`.
- Tray icon: Open DesktopBeast™, open ArchiveBeast™ Library, Exit DesktopBeast™.
- ArchiveBeast™ Library can open the capture Markdown and PNG.

## What To Send Back

- Windows version.
- Whether SmartScreen appeared.
- Whether the icon displayed correctly.
- Whether hotkey capture worked.
- Which apps captured correctly.
- Any app that captured the wrong window.
- Any crash, hang, or confusing screen.
- A screenshot or capture file only if it is public-safe.

## Known Caveats

- Windows may cache old taskbar or shortcut icons. If the icon looks stale, unpin old shortcuts, recreate shortcuts, and restart Explorer or sign out/in.
- OCR quality depends on screen text, scaling, contrast, and window content.
- Captures may include private visible content, window titles, file paths, or OCR text. Review before sharing.



