How to Move Your Family Tree Maker Source Tree between two Computers?

Are you trying to move your Family Tree Maker Source Tree between two computers? Or are you finding it difficult to transfer your family records, photographs, documents, or any other associated files safely? If yes, then you have come to the right place. Here, you will find ways to simply select the tree file might not preserve all the linked media or important information. This guide will also resolve some compatibility problems while using different versions of FTM. Also, following the backup & restoration process will help you to import FTM into Multiple Computers properly & ensures the tree remains accessible.

How To Import FTM into Multiple Computers?

Step 1: Use your old computer and open the Family Tree there

• Launch the FTM on your existing device.
• Go to the family tree that you need to transfer.
• Look for the updated changes that have been saved.
• Make sure that the important family records & media are accessible there.

Step 2: Try to Create a Backup of the Family Tree now

• Go to the File menu > Backup option.
• Select the preferred location for saving the backup file.
• Try to enable the option that includes the media files, photographs, and documents if required.
• Go to Backup and then wait for the process to complete.
• Try to confirm the backup file quickly, and it will end in .ftmb, which has been made.

Step 3: Allocate the backup file

• Connect the USB flash drive/external hard drive to the old device.
• Copy the backup file or just upload the file to Google Drive or another cloud storage service.
• Connect the storage device to your new device or just download the uploaded file instantly.
• Make sure to verify that the complete backup file is available on your new device.

Step 4: Install Family Tree Maker on your new device

• Download the appropriate installer from the authorized or original purchase.
• Make sure to install the compatible version of FTM there.
• Follow the on-screen instructions and then open it after installation is complete.

Step 5: Restore the Family tree on your device

• Copy the backup file to an accessible folder and launch FTM.
• Go to the file and then choose the available restore/backup-restoration option.
• Go to the location of your FTMB backup file.
• Choose the respective file and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Select the destination for the restored tree and then complete the process.

Step 6: Try to verify the Transferred Tree

• Open the restored family tree and then look for the family records- such as relationships, names, dates, or other records,
• Look for the photographs and docs and then confirm that the tree is working well,
• Keep the original tree and backup until you have verified all the required transfers.

Conclusion

Transferring the FTM source tree is much easier when you go through the backup or restore method. Also, in case of any issues related to creating a complete backup or importing FTM into Multiple Computers, feel free to reach the experts right away!