Overview

You can install File Manager on any device running Windows 7 + or Apple OS 10.10 +. 

How to install File Manager 

On Windows 7+ devices:

1. Download File Manager for Windows 7 or above.
2. On your device, go to where you downloaded the installer and double-click it.
3. Read the Terms of Use and select I Agree to continue the installation process.
4. Select who should the application be installed for:
   • Anyone who uses this computer: Sets the default install location to  C:\Program Files\File Manager. To select this option, you will require administrator privileges to your device and will need to accept the Terms of Use again.
   • Only for me: Sets the default install location to C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\File Manager.
5. Select Next.
6. (Optional) In Destination Folder, enter where you want to install File Manager.
7. Select Install.
8. (Optional) Deselect Run File Manager to stop File Manager from loading when you complete the installation process.
9. Select Finish.

On Apple OS 10.10+ devices: 

1. Download File Manager for Apple OS 10.10 or above.
2. On your device, go to where you downloaded the installer and double-click it.
3. Read the Terms of Use and select I Agree to continue the installation process.
4. When presented with the option, drag the File Manager application into your Applications folder.

How to silently install File Manager

On Windows 7+ devices, using PowerShell in Windows Terminal:

1. Download File Manager for Windows 7 or above or copy it to the device.
2. Open Windows Terminal. If you intend to install File Manager for all users of a device, you must open Windows Terminal as an administrator.
3. Navigate to the location of the File Manager executable.
4. Run the executable with the following parameters:  ./"File Manager Setup 2.3.4.exe" /S /currentuser.  
   • To install for all users of a device, replace /currentuser with /allusers. 
   • /currentuser installs to: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Programs\File Manager.
   • /allusers  installs to: C:\Program Files\File Manager.

To silently uninstall File Manager, navigate to its installation folder and run the uninstaller with the /S parameter. For example: ./"Uninstall File Manager" /S.

On Apple OS 10.10+ devices: 

1. Download File Manager for Apple OS 10.10 or above or copy it to the device.
2. Open Terminal and navigate to the location of the File Manager DMG file.
3. Attach the DMG file: hdiutil attach ./filemanagerinsall.dmg.
4. Change directory into the volume: cd /Volumes/Filemanager.. .
5. Copy File Manager into the applications folder: sudo cp -R File Manager.app /Applications/File Manager.app.
6. Dismount the volume: hdiutil detach /Volumes/File Manager 2.3.4.

Next step: Check for updates

With installation complete, you can run File Manager from the location where you installed it or the desktop shortcut link. 

When running File Manager for the first time, verify that it is up to date. In File Manager, select Help followed by Check For Updates.

Additional resources

• File Manager