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--- faq:start [2010/11/10 17:00] – [Pedigree for DOS] Colin Liebenrood
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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions ======
-===== Using Pedigree Software under Windows 7 =====
+Here are a number of questions that are often asked about Pedigree Software programs, with some tried and tested answers.
-==== PediTree ====
+  * [[faq:pediwin|Will Pedigree Software work in all Windows versions?]]
-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).
+    * [[faq:pediwin#PediTree|PediTree]]
+    * [[faq:pediwin#Pedigree for DOS|Pedigree for DOS]]
-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.
+  * [[faq:dbsize|How large a Database can I have?]]
+    * [[faq:dbsize#Size Limits|Size Limits]]
-The various utility programs (Database Utilities, GedUtils, PedSpecs and PedClone) also work under both 32- and 64-bit versions.
+    * [[faq:dbsize#Compacting Databases|Compacting Databases]]
+    * [[faq:dbsize#Moving to larger versions|Moving to larger versions]]
-==== Pedigree for DOS ====
+  * [[faq:upgrade|Should I upgrade from Pedigree to PediTree?]]
-Pedigree for DOS will install and work under 32-bit Windows 7, **but not** under the 64-bit versions.  If you //must// have it on a 64-bit system, then it can be run using a free utility called DosBox, as shown in [[dosbox]].
+    * [[faq:peditree_advantages|Advantages of PediTree]]
+  * [[faq:makepdf]|How can I send a Tree by email?]]
-===== PediTree: DB32 Fatal Error =====
+  * [[faq:Errors|What do I do about this Error-message?]]
-{{:faq:db32err.gif|}}
+    * [[faq:Errors#Access Denied|DOS Error 5 or Runtime Error 105]]
+    * [[faq:Errors#DB32 Fatal Error|DB32 Fatal Errors]]
-The appearance of a message-box like the above with the same heading is often due either to a missing file or
+  * [[faq:GEDCOM|Explain GEDCOM Import/Export, please.]]
-to a fault in your database. From PediTree version 3.330 (February 2010), missing or inaccessible files
+    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export from PediTree|Export from PediTree]]
-should be detected before DB32 is involved, so these messages are probably due to a database fault (the example above is one such).
+    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export from Pedigree|Export from Pedigree]]
+    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export to other Programs|Export to other Programs]]
-The quick fix is to restore your database from a recent back-up copy. Alternatively, you may prefer
+    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Import to PediTree|Import to PediTree]]
-to repair the database, if possible.  Instructions for this are available [[faq:dbutil|here]].
+    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Import from other Programs|Import from other Programs]]
+  * [[faq:extchs|What about Accented Characters?]]
+  * Are there associated Utility Programs? [[utilities:start|See the Utilities page]]
+  * Any other Resources? [[resources:start|See the Resources page]]
+  * [[faq:Contacts|Contact Details and Acknowledgements]]