How To Transfer FTM 2019 To New Computer Easily?

Family tree maker 2019 (FTM 2019) is one of the most successful genealogy programs. Many people use family tree maker software to build their family tree. Sometimes people purchase new computer or laptop and want to use their FTM 2019 but faces issues. In this article, we will tell you how to transfer FTM 2019 to a new computer without any hassle.

After reading this article, you can easily move your FTM 2019 to a new computer without any help.

So, let’s start the article.

Simple Steps To Transfer FTM 2019 To A New Computer

You can move FTM 2019 to a new computer by following simple 3 steps that we given below. Please check.

1. The first step is taking a backup of your family tree from first computer.
2. Install FTM 2019 to second computer using the backup file.
3. Import the data of your family tree using FTM 2019 TreeVault cloud service.

Let’s understand these steps in details.

How To Take A Backup of Your Family Tree?

You can take a back up of your family tree using a flash drive or external hard disk. You can choose anyone of them as per your preference or choice.

For backing up your family tree, first open the FTM 2019 on your first computer from which you want to move your FTM 2019.

Click on the file tab and then click on backup option. As you click on backup option, you will see a small window where you need to select the location. Please choose your flash drive or external hard disk.

After choosing the drive or flash drive click on the ok button. And your file will be saved to your drive.

Remove the flash drive or external hard disk from first computer.

Install FTM 2019 To Second Computer

Now, it’s time to work on the second or new computer. To transfer your FTM 2019 to a new computer first, you need to take a copy of your family tree maker 2019.

To get your family tree maker 2019 copy, go to the Mackiev family tree maker replacement center. There you need to verify your identity by providing some information about yourself like your name, email, country and the version that you purchased.

Click on verify user after providing all the required information. Please make sure that provide the right mail address otherwise you are not able to get a free Family tree maker copy.

After verifying your information, keep clicking on the next button until you see the purchase option. Don’t worry the cost is USD 0.00. It means it is free.

Download your family tree maker 2019 copy and import the data from the external drive or flash drive.

Import The Data From Flash Drive Or External Drive

To import the family tree maker data, open FTM 2019 and select the tree tab from the menu. After this, you will get the tree browser option. Click on the browser option and select the location of the copy of your family tree maker 2019 is saved. This is how you can easily transfer FTM 2019 to a new computer.

If you have ancestry account then you can easily sign into your ancestry account and sync with your family tree maker.

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