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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== ====== Frequently Asked Questions ======
-===== Using Pedigree Software under Windows 7 ===== 
-==== 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). 
  
-You can, if you wish, place your databases in different location under C:\Users...  When transferring your databases onto the new systemuse 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.+Here are number of questions that are often asked about Pedigree Software programs, with some tried and tested answers
  
-The various utility programs (Database Utilities, GedUtils, PedSpecs and PedClone) also work under both 32- and 64-bit versions.+  * [[faq:pediwin|Will Pedigree Software work in all Windows versions?]] 
 +    * [[faq:pediwin#PediTree|PediTree]] 
 +    * [[faq:pediwin#Pedigree for DOS|Pedigree for DOS]] 
 +  * [[faq:dbsize|How large a Database can I have?]] 
 +    * [[faq:dbsize#Size Limits|Size Limits]] 
 +    * [[faq:dbsize#Compacting Databases|Compacting Databases]] 
 +    * [[faq:dbsize#Moving to larger versions|Moving to larger versions]] 
 +  * [[faq:upgrade|Should I upgrade from Pedigree to PediTree?]] 
 +    * [[faq:peditree_advantages|Advantages of PediTree]] 
 +  * How can I send by email  
 +    * [[faq:makepdf]|a Tree?]] 
 +    * [[faq:zipdb]|a database or GEDCOM file?]] 
 +  * [[faq:Errors|What do I do about this Error-message?]] 
 +    * [[faq:Errors#Access Denied|DOS Error 5 or Runtime Error 105]] 
 +    * [[faq:Errors#DB32 Fatal Error|DB32 Fatal Errors]] 
 +  * [[faq:GEDCOM|Explain GEDCOM Import/Export, please.]] 
 +    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export from PediTree|Export from PediTree]] 
 +    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export from Pedigree|Export from Pedigree]] 
 +    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Export to other Programs|Export to other Programs]] 
 +    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Import to PediTree|Import to PediTree]] 
 +    * [[faq:GEDCOM#Import from other Programs|Import from other Programs]] 
 +    * [[faq:gedcant|Cannot Import GEDCOM file]] 
 +  * [[faq:extchs|What about Accented Characters?]] 
 +  * [[faq:essential|What are Essential items for PediTree?]] 
 +  * [[faq:multidbs|Can I open more than one database at a time?]] 
 +  * 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]]
  
-==== Pedigree for DOS ==== 
-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. [[dosbox| Here are the details]]. 
  
-=== 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 [[PedigreeFont|increase the window size]] if you wish. 
- 
-===== PediTree: DB32 Fatal Error ===== 
-{{:faq:db32err.gif|}} 
- 
-The appearance of a message-box like the above with the same heading is often due either to a missing file or 
-to a fault in your database. From PediTree version 3.330 (February 2010), missing or inaccessible files 
-should be detected before DB32 is involved, so these messages are probably due to a database fault (the example above is one such). 
- 
-The quick fix is to restore your database from a recent back-up copy. Alternatively, you may prefer 
-to repair the database, if possible.  Instructions for this are available [[faq:dbutil|here]]. 
- 
-===== Advantages of PediTree ===== 
- 
-For those who still use Pedigree for DOS, the [[peditree advantages|advantages of PediTree]] may be of interest. 
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