To install the Maya FBX plug-in:

1. Exit Maya or deactivate fbxmaya.mll in Maya's Plug-in Manager before installing.
   Note

   If you install the Maya FBX plug-in while the fbxmaya.mll driver is in use, the installation cannot occur and an “Error opening file for writing” message displays.

2. Download the install file from www.autodesk.com/fbx. See Downloading the Maya FBX Plug-in for information on downloading the latest Maya FBX plug-in.
3. Double-click the install file to launch the Autodesk Maya FBX plug-in installer.
4. Click I accept to accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.
   
5. The next window shows the recommended installation location for the plug-in. To specify another location, click Browse to launch the file browser.
   
6. Click Next.
7. A dialog box appears asking if you want to view the read me file. Select Yes or No.
   Note

   The readme is located in the Program Files > Autodesk FBX folder, along with this Help system.

8. The Installation completed window appears. Click Close to exit the installer.

The Maya FBX plug-in is now installed.