How to Install MetaTrader 4 PC Trading Software Platform

To begin trading Forex, a trader will need to first install the MT4 trading software on their computer PC and this software is platform with which they will be using to place forex trades in the FX market. The MT4 Forex trading platform is the top rated trading platform in the Forex trading market

To get MetaTrader 4 Software a trader requires to first of all download the Forex software from an online Forex broker - Forex MetaTrader4 Download.

Once you've downloaded the software you will need to go to download location of your Firefox webbrowser (first maximize the Firefox browser window panel on the desktop): as a ShortCut press both key board keys CTRL + J keys on your keyboard to get MT4 platform download location. Once on this place double-click to open the Forex software and continue as follows.

Step 1: The following window pop up will launch the trading software application click next to continue.

Installing MT4 Forex Online Trading Software - How to Install MT4 PC Software

Step 2: Check the box below and click next to continue with the MT4 Forex software setup.

Step3: On the next pop up window you will get the following settings, click on the next to continue without having to change any settings - MT4 trading software Forex.

The following progress window will pop-up showing the progress of Forex software set-up, this may take a few minutes to complete, at this point you will have to wait for the progress bar to complete.

Once the setup progress is complete the following window panel will pop-up, click the 'Finish' button to complete the setup of the MT4 Forex trading software.

The installation of MT4 platform for Forex trading is now complete & you can access it from the desktop, as a desktop icon marked "MetaTrader 4 Platform" or clicking start menu on your PC computer>>> then choose all programs>>> then select MetaTrader 4.

Once you open the MT4 software, then you can now begin to practice forex trading using a demo practice account. Next Lesson: How to Open a Practice Account.