Installing FMX on WindowsUpdated 9 hours ago
When to Use
First-time installation on a Windows PC
Setting up a new machine quickly
Requirements
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) PC
Local admin rights to extract/run the app and approve prompts
Internet access (recommended for syncing content)
Installation Steps (≈5 minutes)
1. Get FMX
Download the latest FMX (Windows) from your Foto Master Cloud - Licenses Tab.
2. Extract It
Right-click the ZIP → Extract All… to a simple path (e.g.,
C:\Downloads\FMX
).Tip: If Windows shows a security banner on the ZIP, right-click the ZIP → Properties → check Unblock → Apply, then extract.
3. Launch FMX
Open
C:
and double-click FMX.exe.\Downloads
\FMXIf SmartScreen appears → select More info → Run anyway.
If Windows Firewall prompts → allow access.
4. Create a Shortcut (Optional)
Right-click FMX.exe → Send to → Desktop (create shortcut) for quick access.
5. First Run Checks
FMX opens to the main dashboard.
From the menu, open About to see the version.
Verification
You’ve successfully installed FMX if:
FMX opens without errors
The main dashboard is visible
About displays a version number
Troubleshooting
SmartScreen Blocked It
Right-click FMX.exe → Properties → Unblock → Apply → run again.
Or in the SmartScreen dialog → More info → Run anyway.
Antivirus Quarantined Files
Restore/exclude the entire
C:\FMX
folder in your antivirus settings, then re-launch.
Nothing Happens on Launch
Re-extract the ZIP to a new folder (e.g.,
C:\Downloads\FMX2
) and run from there.Ensure you’re not running from a network drive or synced folder that blocks executables.
Right-click FMX.exe → Run as administrator once.