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If I right-click there is no prompt to set it as default.

I haven't performed anything relating to Step 5 "... and the Tools > Preferences > Default Startup File and Default Backup Folder.

I can't open this while I have the "Choose Location" box open so do I do it afterwards?

Thanks, I feel really stupid about this but I really don't do tasks like this normally.

I have got Family Historian Projects up now. Do I need to right click on my main project now?

I have got to install the projects from the mirror drive onto Family Historian, I think. They are on the mirror drive but not installed on Family Historian yet. I ignored step 4 but I think I need to carry the files across myself?

The only project on Family Historian on my new computer at present is the Family Historian Sample Project. The others aren't there yet.

Sorry, disregard the last post. I'm on Family Historian on my new computer and have now found the Choose Location button and have now selected Family Historian Projects on the mirror drive (F drive). I assume I choose my main project, which I have done. However, when I right click I don't get the op...

"Click on Documents\Family Historian Projects and select Choose Location and browse to the Family Historian Projects folder or whatever you called it on Mirror Drive (J drive). That is NOT the folder with your project name, but the one above it." Is this on the C: drive on the new computer or the mi...

Please could someone help me with Step 5: "On the new PC ensure the File > Project Window > Location: and the Tools > Preferences > Default Startup File and Default Backup Folder are specified correctly as these settings are NOT included in the Migration Data." I have Family Historian open and I ass...

Hopefully I can work on my new PC now.

On my mirror drive I now have downloaded FH settings 2017-02-23 with a sub-folder Family Historian containing Application, Program Data, Tutorial Files, Registry Keys and Version.data.
Hopefully that is enough to complete the switch-over.

Many thanks again, Bill. I will complete the switch-over tomorrow.

You have been very helpful.

Yes, both running 6.2.2.

I have done that with my main tree open. I have several other tree projects for other people but if I have understood what was written above I don't have to do each one separately.

Many thanks for your help, Bill. I really didn't know what to do.

Do I return to the Backup tab and click on the green box sayinf BACKUP all Family Historian Custom and Preference Savings?

Thanks, Bill. I have done that.
What do I do next?
Elizabeth

I'm having real problems with my old computer and have only just managed to open Family Historian. I have the Options tab open but nothing seems to happen when I click on the Choose Backup Folder tab. I have a view with 4 option starting Utilise dated sub-folders .
Not sure what to do next.

Thanks, David.

Do I have to do this for each individual project as I have several?

I have installed the plugins on both computers but neither are giving me the prompt to run.

I click on where the plugin is downloaded and it tells me the plugin is successfully installed but no more. How do I run it, please?

I have to say I know nothing about plugins!

Mike, many thanks for your assistance. That sounds not too difficult.

I'll try to do this later today. I can't do it now because I'm booked to watch the Findmypast Webcast at 4pm today on Social History for Genealogists, so I will have to wait until it is finished.

I've just downloaded the Plugin Backup and Restore Family Historian Settings to the old PC. I see I have to do the same for the new PC. The next step after this is to run the Plugin on the old PC. Can I do that now before I switch over to the new PC again? I have a Mirror Drive (J drive) where I hav...

I've only got one monitor so I've had to disconnect the new computer to work on the new one.

Just lack of confidence about what I shall be doing, really, Mike.

I'm going to have to disconnect my new computer first then re-connect the old one do do step 1. The File Links pane is the first thing I have to look at.

I have been reading the instructions and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need guidance with this! I have been putting off doing this but I can't live without my family tree on my new computer.

I now have my new computer set up and Version 6.2.2 is installed on the new computer and the old one.

Do I now proceed to the Standard Migration Steps?

Thanks for your reply and the helpful information. I'll read it all and if I have any more questions I'll post again.
I'm not very good on the technical stuff, so I might need some guidance.

I am about to buy a new computer which will run on Windows 10. I have a disk for Family Historian 5, which states it is for Windows 7, Vista and XP. When I get my new computer I'd like to upgrade to the latest update of Version 6, which won't be the same as buying Version 6 new. How would I do this ...

Thanks, Mike. You have been very helpful.