Sherry, This is basically what I was suggesting to Diane, except I suggested copying the whole of the Legacy folder. Perhaps you could clear up a muddle in my own mind. When we get an update from Legacy does this update provide a new .exe file or does the update alter just the components within the already installed programme? I had assumed the latter but if a minor update does provide an updated .exe file then I can see why you have suggested saving just a copy of Legacy6Setup.exe. If the update alters the components within the already installed programme and not the .exe file then we are probably safer copying the whole folder as I suggested.
If updates supply a new .exe file each time I would be very happy just to save the Legacy6Setup.exe to flash. I have in my mind the problem people had a few weeks back when they started to download the update, couldn't do it and in the end ended up with their original software not working and no backup. Best wishes David S Brookes Polesworth N. Warks England -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry/Support Sent: 28 December 2006 17:14 To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyFamilyTree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers. Diane, 1. Save a copy of the Legacy6Setup.exe file to the flash drive, if you wish to install Legacy on another computer. Make sure that you selected the "Download Full Setup" option when you downloaded the Legacy setup file. 2. No need to do a gedcom unless you're sharing with a non-Legacy user. You just want to do a backup of the Family File. Go to http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Tips.asp, where you'll find an article under "Backing Up and Restoring Family Files". 3. I enter the data into the file on the flash drive and back up to the hard drive. The flash drive is not a good backup medium because they're small, easily lost or stolen and fragile. 4. I have a 256 MB drive which holds my Family Files with no problem. If you have a lot of pictures you're going to put on the flash drive, you'll want one large enough to hold those also. Of course, since the 2 GB drives are so much cheaper now (you can buy one for what I paid for my 256 drive!), might as well get the best bang for your buck. The Legacy6Setup.exe file is only 27 MB in size. Thanks for using Legacy. Sherry Customer Support Millennia Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com We are changing the world of genealogy! When replying to this message, please include all previous correspondence. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diane nault Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 3:28 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers. Well Thank you for all of the answers that I have received about flash drives. Now for the final questions hopefully. 1 I understand that I should download Legacy to this flash drive. 2 Do a gedcom of my info onto this drive. 3 When I enter info on one computer do a backup to the flash drive then do a restore onto the other computer. 4 get at least a 2g drive, and maybe put on family file on each drive. Do this seem to sum it up? You have all been very helpful. Thank you Diane *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453. *** Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ For online technical support, please visit http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453. *** Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ For online technical support, please visit http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
