Hello Celeste,
I'm in the same boat.My newer computer has crashed three time (and been sent to warranty repair all three times) during the first 9 months of owning it. Had a good back up and all documents and such backed up to an external device. My only problem was with Outlook. The last restore would only import my emails and I've lost all my folders and contacts. Of course all my genealogy folders with contact information and information others sent me related to my lines. One thought maybe to use the "Free" genealogy program. I can't remember the name of it, but someone on the group has mentioned it before. Could be one through the Family History site (LDS)? This way, you won't have to worry about computer upgrades being compatible with software changes and such. All my information is in Ancestry's online tree. I'm probably at their mercy until I don't want to pay their monthly fees anymore. Then I'll be in the same boat as you, I'm assuming. I've never looked into how I can export my information if I so choose. Good luck! Robin Borba besotes From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of celeste perry Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:20 PM To: Azores list Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] transferring genealogy programs My computer crashed and I need some suggestions. I need some suggestions as to how to transfer (is it even possible?) my FTM 2006/16 to Roots Magic. My computer crashed and I so have my FTM backed up so it survived. I understand that my version of FTM does not work with Windows 7 or some such thing. Since I am one of those who would like programs to stay the same until I die, I want easy and not many bells and whistles. Thanks, Celeste -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
