FTM 2010 doesn't open FTM 2006 files directly (aka FTM v16) but it will most certainly import them without ANY problems. Just select "Import as New Tree" from the file menu. -- Alexander Bisset IT Administrator Aberdeen Harbour Board -----Original Message----- From: aberdeen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aberdeen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of ann zeman Sent: 10 March 2010 15:13 To: aberdeen@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ABERDEEN] Family Tree Software The problem seems to be that I have 64 bit Windows 7. The new software that I had to buy is Family Tree Maker 2010. The 2010 won't recognise the files made by the old version 16. I'm going to tackle some of the helpful suggestions this morning. Ann ______________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked by Dionach for all known viruses using MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.dionach.com