Hello dear traders! Just the other day, I received an email from a regular reader of my blog, who shared with me about small problems that appear when installing the mt4 terminal on windows 7 and higher.

The problem, of course, is loudly said, let's say, certain innovations of the MetaTrader 4 terminal starting from build 600. The bottom line is this: when installing the terminal on 64-bit windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, its MQL4 folder is written to another directory.

The MQL4 folder stores all data about indicators, Expert Advisors, scripts, libraries, that is, to install, for example, a new indicator, its files must be placed in the Indicators folder, which is located in the MQL4 folder.

On 32-bit operating systems, the MQL4 folder with all profiles is written to system folder Program Files, but in 64-bit files in the Users folder, the full MQL4 address is C:\Users\Users\Account_Name\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\ Terminal\Terminal_ID (for each terminal it is unique).

What is it connected with?

First of all, this has nothing to do with the mt4 terminal, this is the policy of Microsoft. which, starting from Windows Vista introduced a restriction on writing data to the Program Files directory, now all data is stored in a separate Users directory.

The reason is to protect user data from malware, and also in the case of working with the program under one account, it could not change (spoil) the data of the same program required for another account.

The change in the data storage method of the MetaTrader 4 terminal is due to the requirements of Windows operating systems.

Now let's consider how to install indicator files, expert advisors, etc. in this case. to mt4 terminal.

Installing system files in mt4 terminal

As always, there are two installation options:

First option: in an open terminal, click on "File" in the top menu, then on the "Open data directory" folder:

The data directory will open, then open the folder in it MQL4, then open the directory you need and paste the previously copied files (indicators, scripts, etc.) there.

Second option: also in the open terminal, open the folder "Open data directory". Next, create a folder shortcut MQL4, copy it and paste it into a directory convenient for you, I will paste it where it was before the innovation was introduced, i.e. c:\ program Files (86)\ MetaTrader\ (the MetaTrader folder usually has the name of the broker). And we work with it as usual, copy, paste the files you need:

I'm on this problem did not pay attention at all. Firstly, I have windows 7 (32 bit) installed on my desktop computer, and this problem is not observed there, secondly, I install indicators, advisers, and scripts according to the first option (through "Open data directory") and in- thirdly, I have a 64-bit figure eight on a beech, and I use it only to close positions or move a take and stop, I analyze the market on a stationary one.

For today, that's all. I hope the article helped you. If anyone has additional questions, ask in the comments. On this I take my leave, goodbye.

Sincerely, Evgeny Bokhach

The MetaTrader 4 platform from Metaquotes is the leading Forex trading platform. The developers have incorporated a lot of features and tools into it, but at the same time it is easy to use. In addition, the program is constantly updated and improved. If you want to trade on MetaTrader 4, install it on a computer, laptop or handy devices: smartphone, tablet.

And before that, let's figure out what system requirements your devices must meet in order for the installation of MT4 to go smoothly.

Installing MT4 on PC and laptop

Installing MT4 on Windows

MetaTrader 4 was developed specifically for Windows OS. System requirements for installation:

• version of Windows XP and above.
• RAM: The MT4 terminal is not a resource intensive program and can serve many traders from one computer at the same time.

Let's see how much random access memory occupy several terminals. Let's say you launched three terminals, opened and closed several orders. After 30 minutes, open the Windows Task Manager by clicking ctrl+shift+esc and see how much RAM the terminal is taking up:

Add together the memory values ​​for the three terminals. The result is the RAM required to run the MT4 platforms. As you can see from the example, even multiple terminals take up little memory.

Read how to install MT4 on a computer.

MT4 and Windows 10

Earlier, in many forums, the problem of incompatibility of the MT4 platform and the tenth Windows versions. The developers have fixed the problem and starting from build 840 the program works.

Installing MT4 on Linux

Metaquotes has not created versions of the platform specifically for Linux and Mac OS. To install MetaTrader 4 on Linux, you will need a version of the Ubuntu operating system and an installer Windows programs wine. This program is featured in open access and it can be downloaded for free. The downside is that Wine is not a stable product, and installed programs sometimes work with bugs.

Step by step guide to install MT4 on linux ubuntu OS can be found on the developers website.

Installing MT4 on Mac OS

For Mac OS, you will also need a special PlayOnMac software installer. It can be downloaded for free on the website of the same name. As with Linux, it does not guarantee that all metatrader functions will work perfectly.

Installing MT4 on smartphones and tablets

MT4 on Android

To install MT4 on a gadget with Android OS, you will need android version 4.0 or later. You can download the platform on PlayMarket. Application requires 4.2 MB free space on the phone.

How to install MT4 on Android is described in our.

MT4 on iOS

The MT4 platform is coming to Apple devices with iOS version 7.0 and above. The MT4 terminal is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You can download the platform at App Store. requires 12.5 MB of free space on the phone.

How to install MT4 on iOS read.

Because mobile iOS platforms and Android control the bulk of the market (98.4% in Q4 2015, according to research by Gartner), Metaquotes abandoned the development of MetaTrader for other mobile operating systems. Therefore, owners of phones with Windows or Blackberry OS will not be able to work in the terminal from their devices.

What to do if you can't install Metatrader?

MT4 web platform

If for some reason the installation of MT4 fails, use the web version of the platform. A web platform is a platform that works through any browser in any operating system. That is, you do not install anything, but simply open the browser, paste the desired link and enter your account. allows you to carry out full operations on Forex. The web and desktop platforms are fully synchronized, so that all transactions can be controlled both from the browser and in the program.

Do not forget that the most important thing when working from any device is a stable connection to the Internet and the power grid! To avoid interruptions, install an uninterruptible power supply for your PC, control the charge of your gadget and choose a reliable Internet provider. This will save you nerves and bring pleasure in trading.

MetaTrader is an information and trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp., designed to organize dealing services in the Forex, CFD and Futures markets. This is a full-cycle complex, that is, dealing services with MetaTrader 4 do not require any additional software. The server part works only on the platform of the family Microsoft Windows. The client part is available in versions for Microsoft Windows, Android and iOS (iPhone).

MetaTrader allows you to both make transactions on the market and conduct high-quality technical analysis and at the same time has a convenient, intuitive interface. In addition, the most important advantage of the program is the ability to develop and program your own trading strategies that can be easily and quickly tested on historical data, as well as included in real, fully automatic trading. MetaTrader is the optimal solution for trading on the Forex market.

Disadvantages of MetaTrader

MetaTrader contains technical capabilities, which can be used to deceive clients of brokerage companies.

Note

As of September 2015, the fourth version of the platform is actively used and the fifth has been released. The first, second and third versions of the platform are not used and are not supported.