From the look of it it seems as though I need to upgrade! Any tips please as to which version I should go for (and perhaps where I might find the lowest price!)
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Upgrading to Windows 7 and having problems with FTM 2006
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In that case FTM 2006 will still work but you need to install an update patch.
Go to the following link
Family Tree Maker 2005, 2006 & 16 Update for Windows Vista & Windows 7
and follow the instructions under the heading STEPS FOR RESOLUTION
It's very easy to do - the only difference is that in the 3rd screen shot you can see (Select Installation Folder) you will need to change it to
C:\Program Files\Family Tree Maker 2006
You should be able to do this by clicking the Browse button next to that box and selecting the right folder (Family Tree Maker 2006)
After you have installed the patch you must right click on the FTM2006 icon on the desktop and select Run as Administrator - it shows you how to do this in the link I have given you.
If you did want to upgrade then the best bet would be to get Family Tree Maker 2011 but I must warn you the layout is very different to the version you are using, so if you don't like change then stick with what you have got.
Best buy for FTM2011 at the moment seems to be on Amazon for the Platinum edition which comes with a 6 months free subscription to Ancestry Premium package.
The cost of the Platinum edition is currently £29.99 - but the free 6 month sub for Ancestry is worth £52 - so worth buying just for the Ancestry sub!
Let me know if you need any more help.Elaine
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Problems with exporting pdf files from FTM are often to do with printer problems - sounds daft but true! They are not always easy to resolve!
If you don't have an ancestry sub at the moment then it would seem sensible to go for the package I have given you a link for. When it arrives just install it on to your computer and it should find the previous data files from FTM 2006. If you have any problems them come back and I'll try to help.Elaine
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Its ordered! I have been loading software steadily on my new all-in-one with built in everything for the past couple of days. Having updated files for my elderly, but much loved printer and solved minor problems with email and Skype, I'm on a high at the moment.
Thanks again for the tip about FTM 2011 and Ancestry.
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