---
title: "Back Lab Burner Installation and Activation"
description: "Once you've downloaded the Back Lab Burner software, you will need to install it on the same machine as the Lab50 software."
---

> **For AI agents:** the complete documentation index is at [llms.txt](/llms.txt). Append `.md` to any page URL for its markdown version.

Once you've downloaded the Back Lab Burner software, you will need to install it on the same machine as the Lab50 software. Click **Next** on the initial installation screen and follow the prompts to install the software. You will be prompted to install Microsoft DirectX as part of this process, and you must install it for the software to function properly.

|                                |
|:-------------------------------|
| ![BLBsetup](/images/print-50/back-lab-burner-installation-and-activation/blbsetup.jpg) |
| Back Lab Burner Setup          |
| ![Direct XInstall](/images/print-50/back-lab-burner-installation-and-activation/directxinstall.jpg) |
| DirectX Installation           |

Once installation is complete, restart the machine, and access **C:\BackLabBurner**. In the folder, locate the **BackLabBurner.exe** file and double-click on it to bring up the software activation screen. You will be prompted to enter the licensing credentials. Once you have entered the credentials, click **OK**.

|                                |
|:-------------------------------|
| ![Activation Screen](/images/print-50/back-lab-burner-installation-and-activation/activationscreen.jpg) |
| Back Lab Burner Activation     |

The Back Lab Burner application will launch, and you will be able to access additional configuration screens via the **Settings > Options** menu.