Hello readers, if you want to move your family tree to a new computer or between two computers then this post is beneficial to you. Using family tree maker 2019, you can easily transfer your family tree files between computers. In this post, you will learn how to move the FTM source tree between computers.
So read this post till the end and get the best tips on how to transfer your
family tree maker to a new computer quickly and easily.
Here I’ll tell you how to transfer your family tree
maker 2019 to a new computer with simple steps and quickly.
Move FTM Source Tree Between Two Computers
Before moving your FTM source tree between two
computers, first, you need to take a backup of your family tree into an external
drive like a flash drive.
If you don’t know how to take a backup of a family
tree then don’t worry, here I will tell you how to take a backup of a family
tree source tree.
1.
First of all open family tree maker software on your computer. Click on the file and choose the save button.
2.
Save your data with a simple name
like family tree maker backup. So that you can easily find the backup file on
your computer.
3.
Save the backup in an external drive
like USB.
4.
Once you take a backup of your family
tree maker then run the windows explorer.
5.
After that paste the backup into a
new computer to transfer.
Note: For using FTM on different computers make sure
that the family tree maker 2019 is already installed on both computers.
How To Move FTM 2019 Source Tree To A New Computer?
Please follow the given steps for moving the FTM source
tree between two computers.
1. To paste FTM 2019 on a new computer,
first plugin USB to a new computer and right click on the backup file and
choose copy option.
2. After copying the file go to the system
drive where you want to paste the backup.
3. Right-click on the blank space and
choose the paste option, your backup file will be copied.
4. Double-Click on the backup file to
run the FTM 2019 installer.
5. Choose the location where you want to
install the family tree maker 2019 software on your computer.
6. You can leave it as default.
7. After choosing the location click on
the next button and follow the on-screen instruction.
8. Click on the finish button when
installation is completed.
This is how you can easily and quickly move the FTM source
tree between two computers.