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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 UnblockApply, 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.exeSend 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.exePropertiesUnblock → 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.exeRun as administrator once.

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