I’m trying to instal FileMaker Pro advanced 16 on my laptop under windows 10, but it says it can’t be installed on this pc. I bought this laptop special so I could create a windows version of the solution I’m working on my Mac. does FileMaker run on windows 10?
Absolutely, I have FileMaker Pro 12 to 17 on Windows 10 Pro. Which version of Windows 10 are you running ?
What is the exact error message - a screenshot is the best way to show us.
I forgot to mention that FM is not supported on Windows 10 in S mode. Windows 10 S only allows software from the Microsoft Store, so you will have to switch out of S mode. Once you switch out of S mode you can not go back.
The laptop came with windows home 10 32 bit installed, and I was able to install the 32 bit version of FileMaker. I hope I can run the solution made in the 64 bit on my Mac.
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I was able to run the solution I made on my Mac, so that should not be a problem. This actually asks the question, do I have to make 2 versions of the solution? One in 32 and one in 64 bit for users with older computers or 32 bit windows?
Also, and this may be an simple question, but I never worked on windows before, where is the custom menu in the runtime when I run it on Windows? I only see the main screen.
FileMaker is not supported on Windows 10 Home, that explains the problem. It may work, but nothing's sure and FileMaker support will not offer help.
The differences between home and pro will not prevent FM from running.
Here is a link comparing Windows 10 Home & Pro.
This actually asks the question, do I have to make 2 versions of the solution?
32bit FM (runtimes) will run on both 32bit and 64bit Windows. 64bit FM (runtimes) requires 64bit Windows.
You may get by, by creating only 32bit version. If the database contains gigabytes of data then you may see a performance increase using 64bit. https://fossbytes.com/32-bit-vs-64-bit-windows-os-comparison-difference/
where is the custom menu in the runtime when I run it on Windows?
The menu bar is different in Windows than on macOS. Windows it located at the top of the Window. If you don't see it, then it is most likely hidden.
Add the script step to show/hide Menubar.
Yes, FM16 will run on Windows 10. Make sure you have the correct installer.
The FM mac installer is only for macOS.
There are two installers for Windows, there is a 32bit version and a 64bit version. 32bit FM will install and run on both 32bit and 64bit Windows. 64bit FM will only run on 64bit Windows.
If you purchased the digital copy of FM and only download the mac version then you will have to contact FMI to have them to email the download link so you can download both the 32bit and 64bit version for Windows.