Using Internet Explorer (The wallet runs using internet Explorer) visit Java to verify your java is up to date. Update if needed.
If blockchain is still loading and is taking a long time, Visit here and download the db file. Instructions are here.
Receive some Burst from a faucet and assign your name to your wallet.
Thanks a lot!!!! I really appreciate the insight! That's good to know! I'm just always worried about putting in all the time and effort into mining and then loosing it all since I've read so many horror stories where that happened.
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