Thanks for your reply Irene. When first going into one of my Legacy database folders an error message appears saying the folder could not be opened when it had opened, and I could not get rid of the error message without exiting Legacy. A second error message would appear when I changed to another Legacy folder, including the “example” folder that comes with the installation. The error message also appeared when I tried to print any documents such as a family group sheet. The other problem was that my computer would hang-up and freeze on shut-down, and I would have to turn the computer off by switching it off at the plug which can lead to further problems. Several times I re-installed Legacy but the problem did not go away. Now I have completely uninstalled Legacy I do not have any hang-ups or freezing on shutdown. There is nothing wrong with my database folders because they all work perfectly on my laptop which uses Windows XP Professional. As I am going to have my laptop upgraded I am of the opinion that it will be easier to for me to use software that is known to be fully compatible with Windows 7. Obviously not all Legacy users are experiencing problems but many of the blogs I have read show some Legacy users are having similar experiences after installing Windows 7. Thanks John for your advice and I will certainly have a look to see what Family Historian is like. .................................David

Have you written to Legacy and asked for help? I have found them superb when given the details and have always jumped on it immediately. Dave Stick On 9 Nov 2010, at 19:26, David James wrote: > Thanks for your reply Irene. When first going into one of my Legacy database folders an error message appears saying the folder could not be opened when it had opened, and I could not get rid of the error message without exiting Legacy. A second error message would appear when I changed to another Legacy folder, including the “example” folder that comes with the installation. The error message also appeared when I tried to print any documents such as a family group sheet. The other problem was that my computer would hang-up and freeze on shut-down, and I would have to turn the computer off by switching it off at the plug which can lead to further problems. Several times I re-installed Legacy but the problem did not go away. Now I have completely uninstalled Legacy I do not have any hang-ups or freezing on shutdown. There is nothing wrong with my database folders because they all work perfectly on my laptop which uses Windows XP Professional. As I am going to have m! y laptop upgraded I am of the opinion that it will be easier to for me to use software that is known to be fully compatible with Windows 7. Obviously not all Legacy users are experiencing problems but many of the blogs I have read show some Legacy users are having similar experiences after installing Windows 7. > > Thanks John for your advice and I will certainly have a look to see what Family Historian is like. > > .................................David > > > =================== > Visit the Powys Mailing List webpage at: www.jlb2005.plus.com/powyslist.htm > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I don't have experience with many family history databases, but I have used Family Historian for a few years. It is a good programme with lots of features, especially for recording sources of information. I don't know how to use them all yet ... but I am gradually getting to grips with it. Best wishes Anne -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David James Sent: 09 November 2010 19:27 To: [email protected] Subject: [POWYS] Windows 7 and Family Tree Software - Replies. Snipped ... As I am going to have my laptop upgraded I am of the opinion that it will be easier to for me to use software that is known to be fully compatible with Windows 7. Obviously not all Legacy users are experiencing problems but many of the blogs I have read show some Legacy users are having similar experiences after installing Windows 7. Thanks John for your advice and I will certainly have a look to see what Family Historian is like. .................................David =================== Visit the Powys Mailing List webpage at: www.jlb2005.plus.com/powyslist.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message