Gene, The answer to question one is Yes, they always remind everyone to make a back of the existing files, then install the new version. After that your file will open up in the new version. I'm now trying to avoid answering the next question or what are the advantage of update to the latest version. There are so many advances from version 4.0 to version 16, that it would take us quite a while and then might miss some. http://familytreemaker.com/help/tutorials/tour/?wp_ml=0 will take you to Family Treemaker site where you can read an overview of the program and see a visual tour. Keep in mind to use the icon at the right bottom of the parent's info, Web Search Resources, you must have a subscription to Ancestry.com to get the information from their site. If you still have questions you can post another message to the list or e-mail me personal at gen-search "at" cox.net. Replace the word "at" with the @ sign. I get back to you in the morning, it is bedtime here though. Hazel Scanned for viruses by Blue Coat http://www.WinProxy.com/