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 ===== Pedigree Software and Windows Versions ===== ===== Pedigree Software and Windows Versions =====
-In general, all current program from Pedigree Software will work perfectly under all versions of Windows from Win95 to Win7. This includes the [[utilities:start|Utility programs]], such as //Database Utilities//,+ 
 +In general, all current program from Pedigree Software will work perfectly under all versions of Windows from Win95 to Win8 and Win 10. This includes the [[utilities:start|Utility programs]], such as //Database Utilities//, 
 //PedClone//, //PedSpecs// and //GedUtils//. //PedClone//, //PedSpecs// and //GedUtils//.
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 The only exception is //Pedigree for DOS//, which is subject to some limitations, to be described below. The only exception is //Pedigree for DOS//, which is subject to some limitations, to be described below.
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 ==== PediTree ==== ==== PediTree ====
-PediTree installs and runs perfectly well under Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.  It should be installed in the usual way, preferably from a recent CD supplied by Pedigree Software.  Do //not// be tempted to install it in one of the Program files directories, as these have special security settings that can produce difficulties.  Simply use C:\pedigree (or a similar root folder).+ 
 +PediTree installs and runs perfectly well under Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. It has also been installed and run on  Windows 8  and Windows 10 64-bit systems. It should be installed in the usual way, preferably from a recent CD supplied by Pedigree Software.  Do //not// be tempted to install it in one of the Program files directories, as these have special security settings that can produce difficulties.  Simply use C:\pedigree (or a similar root folder). 
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 You can, if you wish, place your databases in a different location under C:\Users...  When transferring your databases onto the new system, use a USB memory-stick or a CD, so that you do not transfer the Windows security settings as well.  The old security settings may be incompatible with the new system. These **are** transferred if you use an external NTFS disk-drive or some transfer programs and can produce difficulties with unreadable databases. You can, if you wish, place your databases in a different location under C:\Users...  When transferring your databases onto the new system, use a USB memory-stick or a CD, so that you do not transfer the Windows security settings as well.  The old security settings may be incompatible with the new system. These **are** transferred if you use an external NTFS disk-drive or some transfer programs and can produce difficulties with unreadable databases.
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 ==== Pedigree for DOS ==== ==== Pedigree for DOS ====
-//Pedigree for DOS// will install and work under 32-bit Windows 7, **but not** under the 64-bit versions without some complications. 
  
-If you //must// have it on a 64-bit system (this typically occurs if you have a brand new 64-bit Windows 7 machine), then it can be run using a free utility called DosBox. [[faq:dosbox|Here are the details]].+//Pedigree for DOS// will install and work under 32-bit Windows 7 (and later versions), **but not** under the 64-bit versions without some complications.  
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 +If you //must// have it on a 64-bit system (this typically occurs if you have a brand new 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 8 machine, or upgrade to Windows 10), then it can be run using a free utility called DosBox. [[faq:dosbox|Here are the details]]. The associated utility Ped-FHS can also be run under DosBox. 
 === Window Size === === Window Size ===
-You cannot run //Pedigree for DOS// full screen in Windows 7 (or Vista), so you may find its window rather small.  However, you can change the settings to [[faq:pedigreefont|increase the window size]] if you wish.+ 
 +You cannot run //Pedigree for DOS// full screen in Windows 7, 8 or later, so you may find its window rather small.  However, you can change the settings to [[faq:pedigreefont|increase the window size]] if you wish. 
  
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