Quick Start

20 Getting Started Guide
1 If you wish to install FileMaker Pro in a folder other than the
default root folder, choose Select Folder from the bottom of the pop-
up menu and select the desired folder.
1 If the selected disk doesn’t have enough space for the files you
select, you see a message. If you switch to the Finder software, you
can delete existing files to make more room on the disk. You can also
choose not to install some files (like the tutorial or template files) by
selecting Custom Install from the pop-up menu. For more information,
see the next section.
3. Click Install.
You see the personalization dialog box.
4. In the Name box, type your name and press the Tab key.
5. Type your company name, if applicable, and press Tab.
If you don’t have a company name, you can put other information
(like your address) in the box or leave it blank.
6. Type your FileMaker Pro installation code.
The installation code is a seventeen-digit number located on a multi-
part sticker on a separate paper sheet within the box.
Important You must enter the installation code during installation or
the software will not install. See “Installation code” on page 2 for
more information.
Check your typing carefully. After you click OK, you can’t change
the name, company, or installation code unless you reinstall
FileMaker Pro.
7. Click OK.
The Installer begins copying files. After all the files are installed, a
final dialog box tells you the installation on your hard disk was
successful.
8. Click Quit to leave the Installer.
9. If you turned off virus protection and file sharing before installing,
turn them back on now.
Custom installation
To install a subset of FileMaker Pro files on your hard disk:
1. If you have not already done so, start the Installer, as described on
page 19.
You see the FileMaker Pro Installer dialog box.
2. Choose Custom Install from the pop-up menu.
The dialog box lists the components you can install.
Type your
name here
Type your
installation
code here