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End of support, but can I still use MT4 & MT5 on Windows XP, 2003 or Vista?

Yes, you can certainly continue using MT4 and MT5 trading platforms on the unsupported and outdated operational systems after October 2017, only if you have already installed the trading platforms before the 1st of October. The end of...

What happens to my MT4 & MT5 if my OS is Windows XP, 2003 or Vista after the end of support by MetaQuotes?

As of October 2017, MetaQuotes(the developer of both Mt4 and MT5 trading platforms) will cease the technical support of platforms for outdated operational systems. In case you have installed MT4 and MT5 trading platforms before the 1s...

I can't download MT4 & MT5 on Windows XP or Vista. How can I fix this error?

MetaQuotes, the developer of MT4 and MT5 trading platforms, has ended all technical support for following outdated operational systems. Windows XP Windows 2003 Windows Vista In case the OS of your device is still one of the...

Can I run EAs(Expert Advisers) on MT5 Android or iPhone? How to do it?

You cannot add EAs directly from mobile trading platforms, but you can certainly view the activities of your EAs from mobile trading platforms. In order to run EAs(expert advisers), it is necessary to run a Desktop version of MT4 or M...

Can I use the same Indicators and tools on MT5 Windows, Android and iPhone? What are the differences?

Yes, MetaQuotes has updated the MT5 mobile trading platform on June 2017, adding all 31 trading tools to the mobile applications. The update has added 7 trend, 14 oscillator and 4 volume indicators, as well as the entire arsenal of Bi...

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My MT4 & MT5 shows garbled(corrupted) unreadable characters. How can I fix this to a normal language?

If your MT4 or MT5 trading platform shows garbled/corrupted language like below, then it means that your PC isn't capable of reading the language on the platform. To solve this issue, you may need to change the "Language setting" ...

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How to change the Language setting on MT4 and MT5 trading platform?

If your MT4 or MT5 trading platform displays some language you don't know, then you can change it to your language on the platform. To do that, please go to "View"→"Languages" and select the language you prefer. *If the platform is...

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Are MT4 and MT5 trading platform free to use? How much are the cost?

There is no cost for downloading(and installing) or using MetaTrader4 and MetaTrader5 trading platforms on any devices. It is also absolutely free to open Demo accounts on these trading platforms to try out. Normally, it is even fr...

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How to upgrade my MT4 to MT5 trading platform?

You cannot upgrade your MT4 trading platform to MT5. If you like to have MT5 trading platform, you will need to install the MT5 trading platform to your device directly. MT4 and MT5 are different Although, MT4 and MT5 trading platfo...

How to upgrade my XM account types and change platforms?

Unfortunately, you cannot change your account type of the platform you have selected. If you wish trade in another account type or platform, you will need to reopen trading accounts again. For your information, you can have up to 8...