M2R Installation
Follow these steps to install M2R on your Windows computer. Review the system requirements first to ensure a smooth setup with no unexpected errors.
Section 1Before You Begin
Please review these requirements before running the installer.
Supported Operating Systems
M2R runs exclusively on 64-bit Windows. The following versions are supported:
| Windows Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 (64-bit) | ✔ Fully supported |
| Windows 10 (64-bit) | ✔ Fully supported |
| Windows 8, 8.1, or 7 | ✘ Not supported |
| 32-bit Windows (any version) | ✘ Not supported |
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz, 64-bit | 2 GHz+ multi-core |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB or more |
| Free Disk Space | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1920 × 1080 |
Permissions
⚠ Administrator Rights Required for Installation
You must be logged in as an Administrator (or run the installer as Administrator) to install M2R. Once installed, you can run the application day-to-day as a standard Windows user — no admin rights needed at runtime.
Section 2
What Gets Installed
The installer places files in the following locations. You do not need to change these defaults.
| Item | Default Location |
|---|---|
| Application Files | C:\Program Files\M2Reporter\ |
| User Data Folder | C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\M2Reporter |
| Database File | C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\M2Reporter\m2reporter.db |
| Backup Files | User cab choose location. |
File sizes:
Installed size is approximately 600 MB. The installer file (
Section 3
M2R_Setup_x.x.x.exe) is 150–200 MB, where x.x.x is the current version number.
Running the Installer
Step-by-Step
1
Download the installer file —
M2R_Setup_x.x.x.exe, where x.x.x is the current version number.2
Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator — or double-click if you are already logged in as an Administrator.
3
If Windows shows a "Windows protected your PC" prompt, click More info then Run anyway. (See Section 5 — Troubleshooting for details.)
4
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
5
Optionally choose to create a Desktop shortcut and/or launch the application when the installer finishes.
Installation Options
| Option | Default / Notes |
|---|---|
| Desktop Shortcut | Off by default — check this box if you want quick access from your Desktop. |
| Start Menu Group | Created automatically. Use Start Menu › M2R to launch the app. |
| Launch After Install | Optional. Launches M2R immediately when the installer closes. |
Optional Dependencies
Most users will not need to install anything extra. The two components below are only required for specific situations.
| Component | Only Needed If… | Where to Download |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 | You see a "DLL load failed" error on launch. | Microsoft — vc_redist.x64.exe |
| Microsoft Access Database Engine (ODBC) | You need to import legacy .mdb files. | Microsoft Download Center — ID 54920 |
Troubleshooting
⚠ "Windows protected your PC" appears when launching the installer
This is a standard Windows SmartScreen warning that appears for software that has not yet built a large install history. M2R is safe to install. To proceed: click More info in the SmartScreen dialog, then click Run anyway. The installer will continue normally.
⚠ "DLL load failed" error when starting the application
A required Windows system library is missing from your PC. Download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 (x64), then restart your computer and try opening M2R again.
⚠ Application won't start at all
Verify your Windows version — M2R requires Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Also check your antivirus software, which may be quarantining a file. Add M2Reporter to your antivirus exclusions list and try again.
Still stuck? Contact our support team at M2R@m2reporter.com or call (800) 942-0470, Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT.
Section 6
Uninstalling M2R
You can remove M2R using either of these methods:
Method A — Windows Settings
- Open the Windows Start menu and click the gear icon (Settings).
- Go to Apps.
- Find M2Reporter in the list and click it.
- Click Uninstall and follow the prompts.
Method B — Start Menu
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Browse to the M2Reporter folder.
- Click Uninstall M2Reporter.
- Follow the prompts.
✔ Your data is preserved after uninstalling
The uninstaller removes the application files only. Your database and personal data remain in
C:\Users\...\AppData\Local\M2Reporter. To completely remove all data, manually delete that folder after uninstalling.