I solved this on my own, and thought perhaps the group would like to know the answer...

Turns out that FM Server 5.5 runs on OS 10.4 but not 10.5.

Lots of agita, as usual, for a very simple, basic, dumb reason.

Jay Erlebacher


On Dec 17, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Jay Erlebacher wrote:

> I wonder if I can tap your expertise for an old version of FM Server 5.5
> I just did a clean install of 10.5.8 and installed FM Server.
> I put the FM files in the FM Server folder and started up FMServer Config.
> When I start up I get this message:
> 
> "Unable to Start Server
> Another instance of FileMaker Server is already running.
> Requested command has not been executed."
> 
> I only installed one instance of FM Server, and even uninstalled and reinstalled to make sure.
> I disconnected the computer from the network.
> 
> Same error comes up.
> 
> Anyone have a clue what I am doing wrong?
> 
> Many, many thanks.
> 
> Jay Erlebacher 
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