I have FTM version 9, and had no problems converting it to Vista. ----- Original Message ----- From: "lois yunker" <ljy@nycap.rr.com> To: <nyalbany@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [NYALBANY] ADMIN MSG-vista info > The computer and monitor are less than 4 years old. Neither are > working and we can't figure out why. The monitor just went black and > didn't work when hooked up to someone else's computer. Then we > discovered a problem with my computer so I expect I'll be buying a > new one and a monitor. With the talk about Vista, I'm not sure what > to get. I have Family Tree Maker so I am mainly concerned about all my > data. > Thanks for the suggestions. > > > > > At 08:43 PM 6/17/2008, you wrote: > >> Lois, >>You don't clarify if you were buying a new computer, or intend to >>load a replacement operating system on the exiting one for which you >>did not mention age.? I think the technicians recommendation is the >>most logical: >>1) If you have a computer with XP, leave the XP on the unit and >>don't put yourself in the position of dealing with interface issues. >>2) If your purchasing a new computer, have it loaded with Vista. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>I > > ====NY-Albany Mailing List==== > Check out the mailing list's website > at:http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/Albany/ > Add/check your Albany surnames on the Surname Registry. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYALBANY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >