Hi Folks, I think I saw a message on this list some time ago now saying that Generations wouldn't run under XP... can anyone tell me if that is true please? I have XP Pro. I have Generations on my old Win 95 computer and love the programme but would like to get rid of that machine if I can get all transferred to this one. Thanks Dorothy -- Dorothy Gibbs (in Hertfordshire, UK)
Dorothy Contact the Program Website - not sure who it is now - perhaps a search on 'Google' will find it. There is an Upgrade available ( free) which enables the program ( i.e. Version 8) to run on XP. I don't think any earlier versions than that will be able to be run on XP, you may need to purchase an Upgrade. I think I read this in Family Tree Magazine " Connect Section", but don't quote me. Though possibly would be worth your while checking their site for back articles about 'Generations' I am not using Generations now - have changed to The Master Genealogist ", ( now available in UK edition) Best of Luck Helen Temp List Admin. -----Original Message----- From: Dorothy Gibbs [mailto:dorothy.gibbs@pandorasbox2.demon.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, 23 September 2004 5:48 a.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BAN] Generations Hi Folks, I think I saw a message on this list some time ago now saying that Generations wouldn't run under XP... can anyone tell me if that is true please? I have XP Pro. I have Generations on my old Win 95 computer and love the programme but would like to get rid of that machine if I can get all transferred to this one. Thanks Dorothy -- Dorothy Gibbs (in Hertfordshire, UK) ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237
It all depends on the version of Generations you are using. The Sierra versions are no longer supported and give problems. The Bruderbond version 8.5a is available from TWR computing very cheap and quick. (don't order from USA it will cost you a bomb in charges !!) Trevor Rix at TWR will also supply the patch for printing charts and is very helpful. There are a number of useful web sites these 2 are the active ones if I remember correctly. Generations Software Forum http://genforum.genealogy.com/generations/ Generation Tips http://users.sisna.com/mhobart/Generations/Generations%20Tips.html There are still a couple of problems 1 When entering data into a freeform field such as a UK Census source you need to tab to Preview before saving or you lose it. (Its Ok for the the Form bit though) 2 There is an interaction with some other products which cause lost data on the Find command in particular. In my case it was Opware32 (part of OmniPage)and the Freeserve Connection Monitor - neither of which are essential and can be disabled in your startup. I think these are covered on the web sites. Contact me if you are still having problems. It gets tricky if you really want to use the extra CDs - but who does? Bill -----Original Message----- From: Dorothy Gibbs [mailto:dorothy.gibbs@pandorasbox2.demon.co.uk] Sent: 22 September 2004 18:48 To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Generations Hi Folks, I think I saw a message on this list some time ago now saying that Generations wouldn't run under XP... can anyone tell me if that is true please? I have XP Pro. I have Generations on my old Win 95 computer and love the programme but would like to get rid of that machine if I can get all transferred to this one. Thanks Dorothy -- Dorothy Gibbs (in Hertfordshire, UK) ______________________________