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Converting the trial version to the full version of FileMaker Pro
You can convert your copy of the trial version of FileMaker Pro to the full version of FileMaker Pro without uninstalling the trial version. All your settings, recent files list, and Favorites are preserved, so you can continue working with your FileMaker Pro data uninterrupted.
Notes 
You must have an Internet connection to convert a trial version of FileMaker Pro, as described below.
FileMaker Pro Advanced is not available as a trial version.
To convert the trial version to the full version of FileMaker Pro:
1. Start your trial copy of FileMaker Pro. In the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box that appears, click Buy Now.
If the trial version is already running, choose Help menu > Buy FileMaker Pro.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions for purchasing FileMaker Pro.
Your license key will be sent to you by email. Print that email and keep it in a safe place.
3. After you’ve received your license key, return to the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, and click Enter License Key.
4. In the next FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, enter your user name, organization (optional), and the license key for your new product. Click OK.
Windows: You may be asked to provide administrator login credentials for your computer.
If you entered an upgrade license key in the FileMaker Pro Trial dialog box, the FileMaker Pro Upgrade dialog box appears. Enter your user name, (optional) organization, and the license key for the earlier product. Click OK.
5. Begin working with the full version of FileMaker Pro.