Exit other open programs and save your work.When you install FileMaker Pro Advanced with an upgrade license key, if a previous version isn't installed, you are asked to enter the license key for the previous version of the product. If you purchased a boxed, upgrade version of FileMaker Pro Advanced and choose to uninstall the previous version before upgrading to the latest version, make sure you have the license key for the previous version. If you plan to use only the latest version, uninstall the previous version.Move plug-ins, dictionary information, and your preferences to the new version of FileMaker Pro Advanced.See About the license certificate file or license key. Install the upgrade using your license certificate file (or license key, if you purchased a boxed version).

If you are upgrading FileMaker Pro Advanced from a previous version of FileMaker Pro Advanced or FileMaker Pro, upgrade to the new version before uninstalling the previous version. Backing up your FileMaker Pro Advanced download Don't lose your license certificate file or license key keep it in a safe place in case you need to reinstall the software. Otherwise, you can install the software only as a trial. You must have a valid license certificate file or license key to install the software. License key: If you purchased a boxed version of FileMaker Pro Advanced, your unique, 35-character license key is in the box.If you signed up for a FileMaker Cloud subscription or free trial, this file is available from the Subscription page in FileMaker Customer Console.Your license certificate file is available from that page. If you purchased FileMaker Pro Advanced as a download from the FileMaker Store website, you received an email with a link to your Electronic Software Download page.License certificate (.fmcert) file: This file is available for you to download, along with the FileMaker Pro Advanced installer, depending on how you purchased the software. Depending on how you purchased FileMaker Pro Advanced software, you received either a license certificate file or a license key.

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