In a message dated 22/03/2008 23:37:47 GMT Standard Time, jjowen@sympatico.ca writes: Without going into all the details, the reason I want to re-install the Millennium is because the new system seems incompatible with all my original files. I had no idea I would encounter these type of difficulties. Hi Joyce Two questions :- 1. when you obtained you new XP PC, did you install your old programmes onto the new PC ? 2. what programs are you having problems with - or what programs were the files that you're having problems with actually created in ? Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk)

My thanks and appreciation to everybody who responded with suggestions and help regarding my problem. I now fully intend to retain the XP Windows as I have come to realize that, because of different format and location of programmes, etc., I really didn't give it a chance! I've received some great information from "N.East" who really went out of his way to help me. What a wonderful group of people you are. Again, with many thanks for all your time and input. Regards.. Joyce Toronto

Joyce, I appreciate & understand your reasons, being:- 1. software incompatability (files different) 2. I suspect you have VERY old hardware not capable of XP upgrade (You definitely want 512Mb RAM and reasonable processor) 3. Your own education / or availability for that. Short term: You might get away with getting a friend to backup you computer files, format the hard drive (FDISK), and re-install all the software OS Applications Drivers etc, and then extract the files you want to restore HOWEVER: You are on you own to a large degree with this arrangement. Security risks, hardware failures, software upgrades etc... Sensible plan: The reality is that you should plan to replace the hardware and software and devote some time in re-education. In this case you want to buy hardware just behind the leading edge, make a big jump in software, etc... In this case you can keep the old computer active on your home network to facilitate transfers of data. In conclusion, do make sure you can go back (ie you have the software, drivers etc) before taking the step to go back. Good luck, Steve -----Original Message----- From: gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:gen-comp-tips-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of PaulGask@aol.com Sent: Sunday, 23 March 2008 9:08 PM To: gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] Go back from Windows XP to Millennium In a message dated 22/03/2008 23:37:47 GMT Standard Time, jjowen@sympatico.ca writes: Without going into all the details, the reason I want to re-install the Millennium is because the new system seems incompatible with all my original files. I had no idea I would encounter these type of difficulties. Hi Joyce Two questions :- 1. when you obtained you new XP PC, did you install your old programmes onto the new PC ? 2. what programs are you having problems with - or what programs were the files that you're having problems with actually created in ? Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk) -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message