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Family Tree Maker Platinum [OLD VERSION]

Family Tree Maker Platinum [OLD VERSION]

Family Tree Maker Platinum [OLD VERSION]
$ 103.84

Score By Feature

Based on 171 ratings
Packaging
8.31
Delivery
7.91
Satisfaction
7.80
Customer service
7.84

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Product Description

A software application that enables you to discover your family history and save it for the next generations
With charts, reports, photos, audio, video, and more, you can enhance your family tree
You can create keepakes, charts, and reports after viewing timelines and interactive maps

Questions & Answers

How can I update to this version without losing my data or photos? I currently have familytreemaker 2005. How can I update?

In fact, yes. It is as simple as loading the program and reaching your files from wherever you saved them. In fact, you can even keep the old program in its current state. It is usually wise to back up your FTM files to a separate CD or storage device in case there is a computer crash. If this is a concern, you should copy all of your personal files to a separate CD or storage device as well. It is very easy to buy external USB or memory sticks with large capacities, which can be very inexpensive. I advise you to back up your personal files regularly. A password can be set up for several drives, making them secure. A USB WD 1T drive can be purchased for about $50 on Amazon. The cloud can be trusted, but I prefer to have a backup in my hands.

Would I need to buy Family Tree 2012 or could I just use updates with my 2011 Family Tree?

There is nothing like this program in the calendar category. The newer version might offer better functionality, but if your older version works I'm not aware of anything that might be It's possible that the people at Family Tree disagree.

A Family Tree Maker membership is not required to use Family Tree Maker but it is required to use You need to be a member of com. ?

You can only trace your origins back to an ancestor. The requirement for joining is to have a com membership.

What is the compatibility of the gift disc with Macs?

This gift disc is formatted for use on a PC. You will most likely be able to do it if you have Parallels installed on your

Selected User Reviews For Family Tree Maker Platinum [OLD VERSION]

Genealogists will find this book to be invaluable
5/5

Having been in the genealogical field for over 20 years, I have experience as a researcher. For most of that time, I used Family Tree Maker. About four or five years ago, I decided to try out some other genealogy software programs. The current version of Family Tree Maker is the first time I've used it since the release of the original. Easy to use Family Tree Maker is a good feature. Between a family overview and a detailed look at one individual, the viewer can toggle back and forth. Many custom fields have been used by me, and some of them are included There is one big advantage to using Family Tree Maker - you can create reports that are easily customized. I had a difficult time with RootsMagic on this one. There were booths for RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker at a recent genealogy fair. The report I needed (with certain fields on the descendant tree) was shown to both companies. I was told by RootsMagic's staff that they were unable to create this report. Of course, Family Tree Maker's staff showed me how to do this (and I use it frequently). It has 6 months of Ancestry for free, which is a big plus for this version. Please visit www. com. Research has become easier with this service, and I use it a lot. The purpose of my purchase of the Platinum version was this. Also, I like the fact that you can give others a copy of Family Tree Maker for free. If you're a genealogist or you just want a family tree to look good, this program might stand out to you.

Tru Mack
Tru Mack
| May 02, 2021
You should pay attention to the 6 months of Ancestry access
3/5

The records associated with com only pertain to the United States. They form relationships. Those who purchase the Family Tree Maker Platinum 2012 will receive six months of access to Ancestry. com. There is a com membership that is only open to United States residents. They form relationships. Genealogical records from the U. S. are available only through this service. Other than the United States, there are many other countries, but not all. It is possible that a person is not strictly, 100 percent Native American in order to have access to records from quite a few ancestors. In my experience, I had to access Canadian, British, German, Irish, and Scottish records within a day or two of using the program. After 6 years of using my old phone, I was finally able to upgrade I have the month of It was time for me to apply for membership to the World membership, but I was unable to do so, and was denied the first time I applied. The first thing I did was to contact them to inquire if they would accept 60% of a 6-inch tablet and 10% I have the month of Become a member and receive six months of membership Several months of "world membership" were offered, but When I first spoke with them, they told me I would have to pay $149 upfront. There was a reduced price of $119 for the "sale" membership for the "world" membership, originally priced at $70. Although it was considerably more expensive than the $72, the 70 price was still higher than it. There is a difference of $6. 00 between a 6 and 10 I have the month of Become a member and receive six months of membership Members of the "world" club are entitled to one month free. Initially, I believed Ancestry would have no problem with this. I have asked WorldRecords. com to sell the upgraded world records membership at the appropriate price difference, however I am initially told that they cannot and will not do so. It appeared that all that was needed to resolve this issue was to elevate this to their higher management, who could authorize an appropriate upcharge, which I would gladly pay, and I would also be required to pay for Amazon to receive the product in transit and return it when it arrived back to them. My email to Ancestry was a separate one. The software was delivered but no response could be obtained by the time I contacted the company to see if they would reconsider. Ancestry was the next call I made. When I went to . com this time, rather than asking for technical assistance, I went to their sales area and was told they would upgrade my membership (for a fair price). In the end, I was satisfied and opted to retain the software and successfully upgrade After having downloaded the software, I have been able to evaluate it.

Colter Harrison
Colter Harrison
| Dec 21, 2020
Buy used products only if you are sure you need them
3/5

A description of the product indicated that it was Although the package looked a bit tattered when I received it, it was still in decent condition. When I tried to download the DVD, it was not working, so I asked a friend who is an expert in computers for help. turned out, the DVD was not able to be downloaded. There was a bonus DVD you could give to a friend, which was mentioned in the video. The download for that one was successful for my friend. A disappointing aspect of the release was software on the "main" DVD that was not on the bonus disc.

Rodney Wolfe
Rodney Wolfe
| Mar 27, 2021
It's a great piece of software
4/5

The overall impression I've had with this product is very positive. I've been working with Family Tree Maker for several years now, but haven't As far as I can tell, everything imported without issues. Ancestry software syncs with the data. We have a good experience with com. The one complaint I have, and the reason I took a star off, is that the photo-editing software that is included separately is not as good as I had hoped. First of all, it didn't appear in the autorun list on the CD It took me a while to find the installation program after navigating through the folders. Also, even though the software that came with the manual is for a more robust program, the software that came with the software is an album. To save my picture in a format that I could use elsewhere, I had to try several times. I made some serious alterations to some of my images with one click, but that was only on a picture with minimal issues. I want to redo some of those. There are times when I would prefer the software not to come with the product. My favorite thing about it is that it comes with a 6-month membership. I also like how easily I can find the expiration date within the software. You cannot sneak around with us. There are a lot of new layouts and work areas to look at. Moreover, the companion book is easy to access and provides answers to small questions with ease.

Cade Small
Cade Small
| Sep 22, 2020
Publish an update to the previous review
4/5

Family Tree Maker 2012 does not sync with Ancestry as I stated in my previous review. Please visit www. com. A representative I spoke with recently was quite knowledgeable of the software and had a good grasp on how to use ancestry and the software together. Please visit www. com. mentioned to the representative that I have both my desktop and laptop running Family Tree Maker. My coworker told me that the Family Tree Maker could sync with only one computer or device. This made me wonder if that was the cause of the two programs My Family Tree Maker was linked to Ancestry, so I unlinked it from it. It worked on Ancestry's site. I deleted the tree on my desktop and laptop, and the link on both was unlinked. To research my family tree using my laptop, I sync it with Ancestry since I regularly go to libraries and different locations. Please visit www. com. There is no syncing problem. I have no problem with that! In conclusion, I would like to say a couple of things. Ancestry is the place to start. This app can only interface with Family Tree Maker on ONE (1) device. Have fun!.

Gwendolyn MISTRY
Gwendolyn MISTRY
| Feb 21, 2021

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