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Saving my tree to file, help needed please.

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SilverLady

SilverLady Report 1 Apr 2006 15:09

I have just finised inputting all my written notes onto my compt. I need help on how to save all my hard work incase my ancient compt gives up and I lose all the information on my tree. Any help or advice gratefully received as I am not very PC literate. Thanks Marianne.

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Unknown Report 1 Apr 2006 15:17

You need to copy your tree from the computer to a disc or memory stick or other device, which you can then store away from your computer. And you need to regularly back it up every time you make changes. nell

SilverLady

SilverLady Report 1 Apr 2006 15:21

Thanks for the advice Nell. I will start now. Marianne.