Since I want to use Legacy on both my desktop and my laptop, I decided to put my Legacy Data file on the USB drive (and then backup to the hard drive of wherever I am working). Seems to work fine and I am never out of sync no matter which computer I use.
On 6/27/05, J & K Sindberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have used 2 methods for importing Legacy data > from my desktop PC to my new notebook PC. > Both methods are basicly the same, only the media differs. > > On the desktop PC in Legacy I go to File>Backup Family File. > The Backup window comes up and I go to My Computer > and select where I wish the backup be stored. > In method 1 I store to my CD-RW drive using a new CD. > In method 2 I store to my new little USB Flash drive. > (I just got a 256mb flash drive for $15 after rebates > and plus sales tax. The prices are coming down.) > Then at the laptop PC go to File>Restore Family File > and follow the directions. > This seems to work fine and was done entirely > within Legacy. > You may want to Backup Media Files also. Check > Legacy Help for directions. > > JimS > > Dennis Kowallek wrote: > > On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:53:15 -0400 (GMT-04:00), FamilyTResearch > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>For some reason, I am unable to take my family files and import them into > >>the new computer. I am getting a "permissions" error message. > > > > > > What do you mean by "import"? If you are transferring via CD, you should try > > copying the file(s) using Windows Explorer from the CD to your hard drive > > and > > then try to "import" them. > > > > > Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > > To unsubscribe please visit: > http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp > Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
