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family tree maker suitable for windows vista

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Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Apr 2008 09:53

my friend gave me a family tree maker 2006 but when i put it in it comes up saying it has known compatibility issues when running with windows vista. i dont want any problems with my computer hence is there a family tree disk out there that is suitable for windows vista and where can i get it from and for how much
many thanks lorraine

ChristineinPortugal

ChristineinPortugal Report 10 Apr 2008 09:58

Hi Lorraine,

I believe there is an update available for 2006 to make it compatable with vista.

http://past.familytreemaker.com/vistaupdate/

Christine

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Apr 2008 10:38

many thanks i have written web address down and will try it now
lorraine

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Apr 2008 10:57

hi again
down load was really easy so thanks
now how do i get my tree from here on to the disk? any idears. please keep it simple as i am a beginner at this
lorraine

Ron

Ron Report 10 Apr 2008 11:12

Look at the green bit at the bottom of this page.

On the top of it is a button, Import/ Export Gedcom, click that follow the instructions.

Ron
www.genealogyprinters.com

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Apr 2008 11:25

thanks ron i will let you know when i have done it
lorraine

Lorraine

Lorraine Report 10 Apr 2008 12:02

hi ron
thanks so much just to let you know i have my tree from here on my family tree maker cd. its great. and it was not too hard. i was abit worried i may do some thing drastic and lose all my hard work but now i have it on here to work on and saved to my disk as a family heirloom! cant say a big enough thankyou i am now grinning from ear to ear
lorraine