We’ve all heard the news by now: Ancestry.com is retiring Family Tree Maker (FTM) after 26 years, at least 6 different owners, and 22 major versions for Windows (plus 4 for Mac). No, the sky isn’t falling. This is a business decision on Ancestry’s part, and in the long run, I think it will be a win-win situation for both Ancestry and genealogists. Let’s face it: FTM has travelled a rocky road since the major update in 2008, and then again in 2012 when they added the TreeSync feature. TreeSync was in fact the only reason I stuck with FTM, despite the bugs and constant crashes until it finally stabilized with version 3 for Mac. I’ve read with envy the glowing reviews for some of the Windows apps like RootsMagic and Family Historian, but using Windows apps on a Mac is just not convenient, ideal, or Mac-like. And besides, while some of them can sync with FamilySearch.org or MyHeritage.com, they can’t sync with Ancestry.com. Up until now.
[Read more…] about Ancestry.com Retires Family Tree Maker: What Now?
application
How to Update Family Tree Maker 2011 on a Windows 7 PC
Windows 7 security prevents Family Tree Maker 2011 from detecting and updating Family Tree Maker 2011 if it’s not run as an administrator. This video will show you step-by-step, how to update your genealogy software despite this “protection.”
[Read more…] about How to Update Family Tree Maker 2011 on a Windows 7 PC
Initial Configuration of Family Tree Maker 2009
Configuring options in a new genealogy program is an often missed step. There are some settings that will tailor your experience so the application works the way you want. In this video I take you step-by-step through the initial configuration of Family Tree Maker 2009.
[Read more…] about Initial Configuration of Family Tree Maker 2009
Installing Family Tree Maker 2009
Installing Family Tree Maker 2009 is pretty straight forward, but a walk-through can’t hurt if you’re new to the PC genealogy software from Ancestry.com. In this video I show you how to install the application. In the next screencast in this series I’ll cover the initial configuration.
[Read more…] about Installing Family Tree Maker 2009