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From: Eileen Sullivan <>
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] New Computer
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:05:01 -0500 (CDT)


Thanks, Joe. Situation solved. I did the reinstall and had to create a new
database but then was able to import my data from my flash drive. Miracles
do happen..it worked. Thanks again. Sincerely, Eileen
Jul 27, 2010 04:46:35 PM, wrote:

Hi Eileen,
I just rebuilt my computer with Windows 7 - 32 bit. I installed Genbox
and it worked with no problem. There is no problem with file
extensions. You don't need XP mode either. Just install Genbox and
then open your file. I keep mine on a separate drive, so I never have
to worry about copying files around when reinstalling. All you need is
the .gdb file.
My suggestion is - create a directory on your computer called GenFiles
or something like that - something you can remember. Copy your .gdb
file there. Open Genbox and then open an existing file. Navigate to
your GenFiles directory and open your file. Everything should be there.
-Joe
Eileen Sullivan wrote:
> Denise, thanks for your reply. I am thinking that Win 7 does not support
the
> .ged or .gdb file extensions. You are using Home Pro which does have an
"XP
> Mode" feature that is probably enabling you to open your program. I am
> thoroughly confused and trying to get used to this new computer, email,
etc.
> I was hoping to have everything ready for next week when I have long
lost
> relatives coming for lunch. I know there is an answer out there
somewhere.
> I'll let you know and please get back to me with any other
recomendations.
> Thanks again, Eileen
> Jul 26, 2010 06:36:10 PM, wrote:
>
> I recently moved my files to a new laptopø running Win 7 home pro,
> 64-bit. I
> have no problem with the files. Where do you have your files on your new
> computer?
> Best,
> Denise L. Moss-Fritch
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [mailto:]
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> Behalf Of Eileen Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 3:17 PM
> To:
> Subject: [GENBOX] New Computer
> I had no problems when running Genbox on my old computer with Windows XP
> Pro. I copied the files onto a flash drive and onto my new computer that
> runs Windows 7. I cannot open the files which are apparently not
> recognized
> by the new OS. What to do? Do I have to upgrade to Windows Ultimate
where
> I
> can go into XP Mode? Is there any other way to do this besides spending
> 139
> bucks for the upgrade? Any help would be much appreciated.
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