At 04:12 AM 06-03-14 -0800, H R Worthington wrote: >Mike, You really do NOT need to get to 0%. Running it one time will >work. At least it has for me since FTM2008. Russ  I'd only run it if for some reason FTM is slowing down on you, as it was for me this evening. I ran it once (after backing up), and it scored 0.00%. My program is running a lot faster. The Ancestry folks have told me that FTM 2014 doesn't require compacting that often, as the newer version is very sturdy and robust. But it still has some advantages. Tips for Resolving Performance Issues, go to: http://ancestryau.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142/related/1 (Summary) => If your computer doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for Family Tree Maker, the program will not work well. => Family Tree Maker's Compact File tool will re-index your file, remove unnecessary data, and optimize your tree's performance. => Merging duplicate individuals or sources can reduce the overall size of your file, make your file more efficient, and often. => Temporarily disabling Internet access in Family Tree Maker can speed up your experience greatly, especially if you have large files. => If you don't want to disable Internet access entirely, you might want to turn off Family Tree Maker's automatic Ancestry.com search feature. => Disabling fastfields in large databases can also speed things up. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Maynard Phillip Island, Australia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Let there be Peace on Earth, Justice and Prosperity ... ... and an End to Violence, Poverty and Greed."