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It has been a few months since you could not sync your tree from Family Tree Maker 2019 to ancestry. MacKiev has released a free update, 24.2.2, for FTM 2019, which will fix the orange weather report and stability of Family Tree Maker 2019. The update will also resolve the sign-in issue with MacOS.

Free Update 24.2.2 for FTM 2019

Who should get this update?

This is an essential update for all Family Tree Maker 2019 users. If you update your FTM to version 24.2.2 (Build 560), you may be able to sync with ancestry. This update is not available for any other older version.

There are a few things that you should keep note of

You should make sure that you have FTM2019 installed. Take a complete backup of your tree before you update FTM2019. Please make sure to compact your tree and search for missing media.

Call our Customer Service team to get your software updated.

Our highly qualified team can help you download and install the software. Call us at our toll-free +1-888-257-3335 for instant help. You can also Live Chat with our representative or email us at support@familytreemakersupport.com.

How do I get the Free Update 24.2.2 for FTM 2019 updater software?

You should check your emails, and you may get a link to download the updater to help you update the software. Please note that MacKiev will only send this email to registered email addresses.
Open Family Tree Maker 2019: Click on the help tab and then click on check for updates and upgrades. You will get an option to download the software. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the updater.
Please go to google.com and type family tree maker 2019 update center, click on the free update link, and then fill in your information to get the update.

How do you download and install the FTM2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560)?

Once you follow one of the above instructions, you will get a link to download the software, either for Windows or macOS. I will try to explain both operating systems.

How do you install FTM2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560) in Windows?

If you have received an email to download the updater, you can click the link and download the FTM2019Updater05.exe. Once downloaded, go to your download folder and double-left-click on FTM2019Updater05.exe. You will get a prompt from Windows asking if you like to install the app. Please check the reference image below.

Once you click on Yes, you will get another prompt. Please see the image below for reference.

As you can see, you have three choices here. You can learn how to back up by clicking the Learn How to Backup tab. If you know how to back up your tree, click Yes, Backups Mode. You know to back up your tree, but you still need to take it back up, then click Not Yet. Only your software will get installed once you click on yes backup mode.

Note – If you do not have Visual C++ in your windows, you may need to install it. Please see the image below.

Once you click on continue to install Visual C++, another window will appear where you can download Visual C++. As soon as you install it, you can update Family Tree Maker 2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560).

Click on Install to start the installation process to update Family Tree Maker 2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560).

Now click Finish to complete the update. You must reboot your computer to apply the changes to Family Tree Maker 2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560).

Once you restart the computer, you will get the green-orange weather report. Now, you can sync your tree to ancestry.

How do you install FTM2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560) in MacOS?

Go to your download folder, double-click on FTM2019Updater05.dmg, and open it.

Follow the online instructions and click on Continue to install the software.

The next screen will ask whether you are in backup mode. If you are in backup mode, click yes to install the software or backup your tree files.

Once you click Yes, Backups mode, you will get another window asking permission to install the software.

As soon as you click on agree, it will take you to another screen where it will ask for your password or touch ID. Your Family Tree Maker 2019 update to version 24.2.2 will be installed, and now you can sync your tree to ancestry.

FAQ: Family Tree Maker 2019 update – Version 24.2.2 (Build 560)

Question:– I tried downloading the updater, but I still have orange weather; what should I do?

Answer – Just downloading the updater will not fix the issue. Please install the software.

Question:- Can I get help from https://familytreemakersupport.com?

Answer – Yes, please call us at +1-888-257-3335, and we will help you update to Family Tree Maker 2019 Version 24.2.2 (Build 560).

Question:- Do I need to pay for the software update?

Answer:- No, it is free from MacKiev.

Question – I have an older version of Family Tree Maker. Will I need this update?

Answer:- No, this update is only for those who use Family Tree Maker 2019.

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In this blog, we have covered Free Update For FTM 2019. Software update is essential. It helps in removing and fixing the bugs. Also adds new features to the software and remove the old unwanted features. You do not want to fall behind the time, right?

Version History- Free Update For FTM 2019

Family Tree Maker 2019 launched on September 29^th, 2019.
It was version FTM 2019 ( 24.0 ) Build 230. It was an original release.
Thereafter, the first update came in November 2019.
It was version FTM 2019 ( 24.0.1 ) Build 252.

More About Free Update 24.0.1 For FTM 2019 :-

Important changes with Ancestry and FamilySearch have been imbibed in this update patch for Family Tree Maker 2019.

Failed Sync Issue Fixed: Orange Status turned to Green Status

Earlier, in the original release of FTM 2019, there were undesirable effects of syncing the tree a second time after the sync failed with ancestry. This patch update removes the shortfalls of the sync and the orange weather status on the sync.

After installing the latest update, this problem has been sorted out, and you can resume syncing as the weather goes green.

FamilySearch Matches Fixed – After Free Update for FTM 2019

In the latest FTM 2019 update, the matching changes happen easily without any obstruction. Earlier, the servers of Family Search were crashing, and the matching changes were hindered.

Shortly after this update, FamilySearch will make matching changes on their side. And Family Search works just fine.

Before the new FTM 2019 update, you must be sure of the fact that the Family Tree Maker is on the computer.

Recommended is to sync the tree to ancestry before you run the new update. Syncing will make sure that while updating the Family Tree Maker if you encounter any mishap, your tree is safe and secure on the ancestry.

Manually compact your tree by going into the file menu and then doing the manual backup. While backing the tree up, check the box for media and Restore Sync.

If you need any help, you can visit our website, or you can call our family tree support number +1-888-257-3335, or you can Live chat with our FTM Experts.

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