Installing FMX on WindowsUpdated 20 days 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:\Downloads\FMX and double-click FMX.exe.

• If 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.