My computer uses WinZip. It does not open the program to zip the backup file. Maggi, are you perhaps attempting to reopen the backup. If so, this will be the reason that Winzip opens. In order to view the information in a zipped file you need to unzip it which is the job of Winzip. Lyndell
---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] FW: Back Ups Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 23:51:21 -0000 >----- Original Message ----- >> How do I stop Legacy from going into Win Zip when I want to do a >back up. >> Please remember I am not that computer literate and will need >simple steps >> to help me change this procedure. >> >> Maggi > >Legacy's back-up files are compressed files of the data you have >entered >into the Legacy database. >For them to work properly, they need a ZIP program, >you obviously have one, WinZip, so you have no problem. >It's supposed to do it. > >I use ZipCentral, and it creates the back-up files in the background, >i.e. only shows a progress bar of the file being compressed. > >Does WinZip actually open to ZIP the file? >I have never used it myself. > > >--- >Outgoing mail from my PC is certified Virus Free! >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 30-12-02 > >Legacy User Group Etiquette 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%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ > >To unsubscribe please visit: >http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp VUW Student Portal - http://www.studentvuw.ac.nz Legacy User Group Etiquette 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%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
