Hi All, Just to add a few things to this topic. I keep a copy of photo's, scans etc. on 2 separate hard drives on my computer, also i have them all and a copy of GedCom of the research on a memory stick These are cheap and easy to transport around with you, especially when visiting family members! If needed you can then take off new additions, or add new stuff to their research onto your stick. I used to burn to CD but as already stated even the best ones seem to disintegrate after ?? years. As most households have more than one computer these days perhaps having info on all will help to save all information? Regards, Steve