Installing the Software
M-Files can be installed as a single installation or distributed and installed on several computers at once. These instructions are for executing a single M-Files installation. For advanced installation options, such as customizing the installation package to automatically configure client or server connections, disabling automatic checking for software updates or using Active Directory group policies in distributing M-Files, refer to the document Installing M-Files Desktop, M-Files Server, and M-Files Admin with Advanced Options.
Tip: While the M-Files installation is in progress, you may
want to see information about M-Files and Virus Scanning.
- The server and client computers must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later installed for all M-Files functions to work correctly.
- You have received the M-Files setup file from your system administrator, or you have downloaded it from the M-Files download page.
- See Important Tasks after Installation, Vault Creation, or Vault Migration for a checklist of tasks that we recommend to be done with installation.
For a single M-Files installation, follow these steps: