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In terms of installation, I had no problems (Windows 10 system) maybe I was lucky.

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I much prefer FH for charting, though it needs an option for disabling automatic placement to allow manual editing of the layout. The latest e-mail also indicated that a replacement 'sync' system is being developed, which is of interest as my recent copies of FTM* were all 'freebees' for purchasing a highly discounted 6 month subscription (GBP17 in one case ) and specifically for updating Ancestry. I also resisted the 'offers', as there was nothing remotely interesting among them. Both downloads required the validation and had the attempts at selling extra bits.

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I, too, downloaded the 'updated' 2014.1 update (having previously installed the interim version to see if it cured the memory leak during the sync process - it didn't - the new version seems better with memory, but it hasn't been really taxed yet). I may even use the new FTM in due course when the memory of the download and installation has faded. But there is a small satisfaction of staying the course and outwitting the blighters. I ask myself it was it worth the effort and the answer is clearly no for me at any rate. But the hassle had clearly been of MacKiev origins of that there is no doubt. I later discovered that I had 3 FTM downloads shown in the Download folder (so my abortive tries had downloaded, but just hadnвЂ™t shown in the Browser) and clearly my copy of the Ancestry FTM 2014 had been legitimate all along. I nearly abandoned the whole thing but my 'gander' was up but I decided to stay with it and awaited another installation which surprisingly worked and the new MacKiev FTM was installed. But all was not lost, I could get a replacement copy by clicking another link and then, would you believe (yes you would), I again had to face the exact same interrogations. The installation began but soon after up popped another message telling me my copy of FTM was not recognised (despite the interrogations).

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Bypassing these they even had the temerity to offer further inducements to sweeten the вЂfreeвЂ™ upgrade which again I resisted.

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When complete up came a series of pleas to вЂbuy somethingвЂ™ (from the MacKiev stable) to make their вЂfreeвЂ™ intention worthwhile. This time a download began but took absolutely ages to complete a bit like the old dial up days. One telling me I had purchased FTM for ВЈ0.00 (surprise surprise) and another with the link, which I duly tried and the fun began.Дespite 3 attempts (using Chrome) all opened to a page displaying the ВЈ0.00 invoice but no sight of a download so I tried another Browser. I followed the link and proceeded to be interrogated about having a certified copy of FTM and having satisfied on this point, to await emails. So the offer of a 'free' MacKiev upgrade ( I will return to the 'free' element in a minute) was a 'no brainer' because sooner or later it would be essential. I know Ancestry deserted FTM last year and MacKiev took it over still maintaining the 'sync' capability. It sat alongside Ancestry and my much-used Tribal Pages and (on another PC) my old faithful FTL. But with its 'sync' capability it was (virtually) labour free and useful as a look up facility so it stayed. I sometimes wonder why as the program never really grabbed me as being superior to what I already had.

I have enjoyed Ancestry for years and after reading about FTM virtues in the Forum way back, I decided to invest in FTM 2012 and later upgraded to 2014. Now cards on the table, FTM is a sort of a 'back-up' subsidiary program for me. I have never seen so much 'faffing' about to achieve a result. If like me, you received an email from 'MacKiev' about updating to their new version of FTM and decided to go with it then I hope you fared better than I did.