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Phyll

Phyll Report 21 Jul 2010 19:01

I have been given a 'Who do you think you are' Family tree maker, unused and I would like to know if anyone can answer a couple of questions please.
A. Is it compatable with Windows Vista
b. Is it safe or will I get "this may damage your computer" as I sometimes get when trying new things.
Any ideas on how to use it would also be great.
Very many thanks
Phyll

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts

Nickydownsouth

Nickydownsouth Report 21 Jul 2010 20:01

Phyliss,

You don`t say what version it is, but if you look at the small print on the back or side of the box if its the 2010 version, it should tell you if its compatible with Windows Vista.

If its unused it should come with a free 6 month subscription to Ancestry...



Nicky

Researching:
Furniss/Furness in Lancashire,Critchett in Devon and London, Keemish/Camish/ Kemish from Hampshire then Cambridge, Copper and Godden in Kent, Spink/Spynk in Norfolk and Cambridge

ChristineinPortugal

ChristineinPortugal Report 21 Jul 2010 20:30

If it's an older version you can download a patch to make it compatable with Vista.

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

Christine

Phyll

Phyll Report 21 Jul 2010 20:35

Thanks Nickydownsouth. I think it was bought in 2008 but will double check. Unfortunately or not, I am already on Ancestry so the 6 month subs won't apply

Once again thanks
Phyll

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts

Phyll

Phyll Report 21 Jul 2010 20:36

ChristineinPortugal
Thanks for your help. Will give it a whirl
Phyll

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts

MarilynB

MarilynB Report 21 Jul 2010 21:49

Phyllis, if the 6 months sub to Ancestry has not been used, you should still be able to use it.

I did that a while ago, when I got a new version of FTM, I was already on Ancestry and they just added the free months on top of what I already had, so try it in case.

Marilyn

Researching:
Stirrup, Williams, Winter, Newton, Johnson, Barrett, Bruce, Bruen, Hartley, Proffit, Rogers, all in Manchester and loads of other names and places

Phyll

Phyll Report 21 Jul 2010 22:33

OK Marilyn, I will see what happens. Thank you.

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts