hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1199062hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1199801hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1200574hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1201455hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1202268hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1203072hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #1203964hi all,new computer , manufacturer installed w7 home premium 64 bit. trying to install a genealogy program which used to run on win xp pro , using w7 compatabillity prog, tried runing in safe mode, as administrator but it will not install. keep getting errorr – 0x80040703, faild to find DLL function sfc. srSetRestorePoint. any ideas pleasee .thanks. cymro
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DaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1198369It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the living -
WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1198464It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1199666It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1200044It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1200786It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1201705It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1202476It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1203385It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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WScachu
AskWoody LoungerJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:22 pm #1204220It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.Hello sorry about the delay, and lack of info. Anyway, I am using the Family History Resource file – 1881 British Census and National Index ,,and the British Isles Viital Records Index, Resource viewer 4 is used for both progs. Thanks, Cymro.
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DaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1199409It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1199923It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1200679It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1201556It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1202369It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1203173It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm #1204082It would help if you were list the Family Research Program and Version?
You might try “Right clicking” the setup exe and select “Run as Administrator”. This has worked on several genealogy programs. I have several install on both test and production machines.DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1198488Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1199722Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1200087Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1200813Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1201759Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1202503Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1203412Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the livingDaveA
AskWoody_MVPJanuary 14, 2010 at 8:56 pm #1204247Can you post a link to where you get this ” Family History Resource file” viewer?
Do you get a “EXE” file to install or what?Is sounds like it is a “Add in” to your browser.
You might try loading it using the 32 bit version of IE!
There is both a 32 and 64 bit listed in the Start menu, all programs.
DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
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