I have older version of Family Tree Maker -- version 10 for XP. I recently bought new laptop running Windows 8. Do I need to buy newer version?
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Version 10 should run fine on Win8. I have a Win8 box that I recently installed a lot of XP vintage software on and have had no issues. I was using 10 but switched to Essentials 2012 because of issues with merging web info with my tree. Ancestry support told me what I was seeing was a known issue and would likely not be corrected. They suggested I upgrade because the latest version doesn't have the problem and so far it has been fine. I'm still running Essentials 2012 on my XP box because that is where my files are but I'll eventually reinstall and move everything to the Win8 machine.
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I imported from Family Tree maker sucessfully.. I always make sure to do a back-up before I do any importing or other changes to my data. Hope this helps.
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I'm sorry to report most of them are rebuilt therefore instead of XP Pro, they have Windows 7. I can highly recommend a word processor that is on the same standard of Word and can export import (almost seamlessly from word). They are "Libre Office and Apache Open Office". Libre Office loads quicker and has quicker response time w/o the hang up that plagues office 2007. the best qualification is they're free and no nagware. My personal choice is Private Firewall, take out windows defender from start up and go with AVAST or AVG. they are on par with paid version. I would buy a rebuilt or reconditioned as the original production run is plague with problems that a rebuilt system has rectified. BY A COOLING PAD FOR IT. Part of the problem is overheat. It is older, very reliable as a reconditioned/rebuilt, rugged, fast. It is duel core. Again Cooling pad and the 2 word processors I mentioned are free. they are so good you can desk top publish with them. The adequate word processing is usually word pad, Jarte, Q Jot, etc. Buy it if it's under 200.00 Go with 4 stars or better.
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This is only suitable for upgrading an earlier version of FileMaker Pro (version 10, 11, or 12). You must have the earlier version loaded on your computer AND the license key to do the upgrade. If you do not have version 10, 11, or 12, you will have to purchase the full version of FMP 13, not the Upgrade.
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I moved my pictures from XP to windows 8 with ease. Very user friendly device and great support if needed. Should be fine!
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Hello: The operating system is Windows 8. So in theory, the legacy program(s) would have to be compatible with Windows 8 and you would have to install them yourself.
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Comes preloaded with windows 8....you could reformat it and put 7 one it if you own a copy
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I have ahd no trouble with mine. After using XP on a desktop for the better part of 8 years, I found my laptop with Windows 8 to be easy to use. Most of my software was used on XP runs on this machine without a problem. Manuel, if you are contemplating buying this laptop, you will not be disappointed.
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Michael, there is a large number of people that absolutely do not like Windows 8. I bought a very good computer with 8 on it and it did not fit my needs. I sold it at a big loss and reordered one with Windows 7 which is working great for me. I mainly work with my 20,000 family photos dating from 1888. Hope this answers your question. Max
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I have version 4 on Windows 7. Not sure if they have made one that requires version 8.
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I do not know about 7 or 8. I have windows XP and it works and is compatable with XP
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Just go to your new version of FTM and click on open and then on your old data for family tree it will automatically update what you have to the new version, might also ask you a few questions if this is what you want to do and of course you do.
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I bought my software before Windows 8 - is says for Windows XP or Vista. I don't know if they have a release where it may allow it to work on Windows 8
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I don'think you should have any problems,assuming you are familiar with windows 8. That was my problem,as it was for me being a total novice when organs to this new program. Good luck.
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The biggest advantage for me with Family Tree Maker is being able to print out reports (ancestor based, descendant charts etc. that include siblings) to hold in my hand and look over while searching files on ancestry.com. You can print reports and books from ancestry but they cost you big time, which may be fine when you are all finished but not until then.
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I personally don't think it matters if you have a LATER version of windows as the later version will recognized hardware that is older and install the necessary drivers. Windows 8 didn't make any of your hard drives or cd/dvd writers obsolete, only some of your software. I would understand that if it said Windows 8 then it might not work on an earlier (unsupported) version, as the earlier versions no longer are supported by Microsoft and getting updates. Win 7 and 8 should be no issues
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Am running it on Windows 7 and before that on Windows XP. Not sure about Windows 8 though...