Quick Start

Chapter 3
Installing FileMaker Pro in the Mac OS
Before you begin the installation process, quit other open programs
and save your work, and turn off virus protection utilities.
Note For instructions on installing FileMaker Pro on a Windows-
based computer, see chapter 2, “Installing FileMaker Pro in
Windows.”
Installing FileMaker Pro
You must use the installation program to install FileMaker Pro—you
can’t install the application by dragging files to your hard disk.
Starting the Installer
To start the FileMaker Pro Installer:
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
You see the disc’s window on your screen. If you see only the disc
icon, double-click the icon to open its window.
2. Double-click the file named Start Here.
You see the software license agreement.
3. Click Accept if you accept the terms of the license agreement.
You see the FileMaker Pro Installer dialog box.
4. Follow the steps described in one of the following sections:
1 If you want to install all the available files, continue with “Easy
installation.”
1 If you want to install a subset of the FileMaker Pro files, skip to
“Custom installation” on page 20.
Easy installation
Follow these steps to install the complete FileMaker Pro package on
your hard disk.
To install FileMaker Pro on your hard disk:
1. If you have not done so already, start the Installer.
You see the FileMaker Pro 5 Installer dialog box.
2. By default, FileMaker Pro is installed at the root level of your
startup disk, as indicated in the Install Location area of the Installer
dialog box.
1 If you want to install FileMaker Pro on a disk or mounted volume
other than the default, click on the Install Location popup menu and
choose from the list of available drives and volumes.
1 If you choose a disk or volume that doesn’t have enough free disk
space or is locked, the Install button is dimmed and the dialog box
tells you why you can’t install onto that disk.