Restore from a FH2.2 backup zip file

KMB · Post by **KMB** » 27 Apr 2013 21:29

Hi,

I have recently purchased Family Historian 5 and am trying to restore a backup zip file made with Family Historian 2.2.

I do not have the original program - lost with a previous computer so I cant just save it as a GED file.

Can anybody help please?

I really dont want to try and enter it again.

Thanks

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Post by **tatewise** » 27 Apr 2013 22:12

The Knowledge Base Glossary has some Backup and Recovery advice.

Presumably you are using the FH File > Backup/Restore > Restore option, which should allow you to restore the old GEDCOM file from the ZIP file.

FH backup ZIP files are standard Compressed (zipped) Folders that if necessary can be unpacked using right-click Extract All within Windows Explorer.

Once you have retrieved the GEDCOM file it is advisable to use File > Project Window > New Project > Import a GEDCOM file in order to create a Project.

The KB topic Understanding Projects may be of interest.

jeemo · Post by **jeemo** » 27 Apr 2013 22:24

I seem to recall that the .zip files in early versions of Historian were not 'real' .zip files in that they had a different structure. This may be the problem. You might have to contact Calico Pie for help.

YouTube · Post by **Jane** » 28 Apr 2013 09:57

Version 5 should be able to restore V2 zip files, just use File>Backup/Restore>Restore and select the zip file.

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