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Susan10146857

Susan10146857 Report 19 Feb 2013 20:22

Some of the updates are free but not major ones which are usually yearly and as Rollo says, are sometimes not worth the money.

If you want to update, which I do as soon as I get a new copy, right click on the FTM logo on your desktop and click on 'open as administrator'.....once open click on update.

Ann

Ann Report 19 Feb 2013 19:32

Excellent will pass you infor on :-)

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 19 Feb 2013 17:42

A lot of people don't like the latest one or two editions of FTM. Some have other uses for £ 50.

It is usually possible to get previous editions, new, for under £ 10 in Tesco and Maplins. FTM is also often sold on eBay, Amazon etc.

New or second hand they work fine. Installing it on a thumb drive and then going to the library will give you many of the advantages of your own paid sub. Choose a quiet time.

Given the annual fee imho Ay should make an FTM update free but they don't.

Good luck

Researching:
The Man In the High Castle

Ann

Ann Report 19 Feb 2013 17:35

Hi Sorry about that , a friend was asking me if i had any idea if one would work if she got one that had allready been used, Many thanks for your reply :-)

Susan10146857

Susan10146857 Report 19 Feb 2013 16:52

Why?


Edit
Sorry,that sounded short and sharp
it can be used second hand if that is what you want to know.

Ann

Ann Report 19 Feb 2013 16:38

Has any one used a second hand family tree maker