Re: Upgrading from FTM 2011 to FTM 2012
I wouldn't use a USB stick for permanent storage. An external hard drive or another DVD would be better.
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Thank you for your rely and my apologies for delay in replying. Problem sorted, many thanks,
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TulroseCan you explain why you would not use a USB stick or backup?I have an external hard drive that lives near my computer. I think most external hard drives are near the computer which makes them...
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Thank you for the information! I need a new laptop and also want to purchase FTM so wanted to be sure. I appreciate the info!!!
View ArticleRe: Upgrading from FTM 2011 to FTM 2012
USB sticks are more vunerable to memory loss than a standard Hard Drive. In older or less expensive sticks the solid state memory can degrade over time, newer technology used in SSD "hard drives" is...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading from FTM 2011 to FTM 2012
kj_norway expressed exactly what I feel. I may possibly be out-of-date but not that much.For myself, I use an online backup service. It's saved my bacon more than once.Rosemary
View ArticleRe: Upgrading from FTM 2011 to FTM 2012
I agree with kj_norway.The thumb drives have limited storage space. The largest I have is 32 gigs, Yes, they come larger but for the same price or a bit more. One can get the small 1T Byte from Seagate...
View ArticleRe: I'm sorry, but this just sucks!
RussNot dissappointed. Just amazed at your knowledge. How did you get so smart? I am so frustrated with the loss of features in 2008 I could cry. Why would they think this is a good move forward?Jerrie
View ArticleI'm sorry, but this just sucks!
I have never seen such a failure of a software vendor to release a product so lacking in it's respect for the user. I have been a FTW user for 16 years and this is the first time I WANT MY MONEY BACK....
View ArticleInstalling FTM 2012 update to new version
I am currently running FTM 2012 v21.0.0.580 on Windows 7 64bit. There is a "compulosry update" which absolutely refuses to install. I have asked avanquest - but hey, no answer, now there's a surprise!...
View ArticleNew tree sync issue?
I have been using FTM2012 since June or so and worked out several issues with syncing along the way. This one is new. Says 'The last sync failed. An error occurred while "Analyzing online changes"....
View ArticleRe: Installing FTM 2012 update to new version
If I remember right, after you click Update, just wait awhile, about 5 minutes. I think there was no screen action while the install was being done. When you clicked Cancel, them the update was removed...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 - Sync Failure. Now FTM will not open.
Well I did e-mail customer support and received a response. I detailed the problem, including the issue of it being the sync files, not the software itself, per se. The person who responded agreed the...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 - Sync Failure. Now FTM will not open.
Cindy,Thank you for sharing this. Guess I should have searched the knowledgebase before I complained. I had mentioned the Ancestry.com folder earlier in this thread, but I did not know about the...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 - Sync Failure. Now FTM will not open.
Marco,You're most welcome. Glad you are up and running again as well.I never even considered searching the knowledge base, my little Google search gave me this thread which did prove to be helpful.Now...
View Articleexport wont include enough generations
For some reason, I am only able to export three individuals, I should be exporting dozens with the following stepsPlease tell me what I am doing wrong if anyone knowsthese are the steps I am...
View ArticleRe: export wont include enough generations
It seems you're only including 1 generation. Set it to 99 and see what happens.
View ArticleRe: Installing FTM 2012 update to new version
Thanks for the idea but having waited an hour after agreeing to the update and before clicking on the FTM icon again to launch the program, I'm no further on. The update has not installed. :-(Anyone...
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