Tips and How-To's

A Legacy Customer Number will include dashes and look something like 91-234-567-89. Legacy customer numbers are version-specific. A version 9 customer number will start with a 9; a version 8 customer number will start with a 8, etc. In addition, a Legacy…

• Download the Legacy Geo Location Database: 1. The easy way to get the Geo Location Database is to download the installer from http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/GeoDBDownload.asp. Make sure you are signed to your computer as Administrator when you download…

There should be no problems upgrading from an earlier version of Legacy Family Tree to the new version. You can use your Legacy current version customer number to purchase Legacy Family Tree 9 at a special discount price. You will then be issued a new customer…

Legacy Family Tree 9 Deluxe is not a free upgrade; however, you may be able buy it at a special discount. Please visit http://legacy.familytreewebinars.com/upgrade-to-legacy-9-c335.php to buy it. Who can upgrade at the discount price? Answer: anyone who has…

We can't tell you what's best for you because each type of blindness has different needs. First of all, if you're having problems with the computer in general, we can give you a few tips: 1. Play around with the screen resolution and Windows system fonts…

Legacy has two Facebook pages and they have different purposes. The Legacy Family Tree Software Page is where the Legacy staff can post announcements and anything we think you might find of interest. Only we can initiate posts but you can reply with your…

Many users have reported problems resizing Legacy. When you attempt to resize the window it rebounds back to what it was . To fix this turn off the Windows 10 Appearance & Performance Option setting "Show window contents while dragging" as shown in the…

Ahnentafel numbering begins with the starting individual, who is given a number of 1. From then on, an individual's father is assigned a number that is two times the number of the individual. The mother is assigned a number that is twice the individual's,…

How to backup user customization files There are a couple of good reasons for backing up your user customization files which hold your settings for books and charts, screens and windows, color schemes as well timeline customizations, etc. This is good information…

You should use File > Backup File as your backup option but there is another way if you have problems with the backup. 1. Plug a memory stick into your computer. 2. Open Legacy and click on File > Save Family File As.... 3. Change the location where…