Fixing Family Tree Maker 2005: Troubleshooting Your Not Responding Program
Today we are diving into a common issue faced by end users of Family Tree Maker version two thousand and five Deluxe Edition. If you have been using this beloved software since its release in two thousand and five, you might have encountered a frustrating roadblock: the program is not responding. Do not worry; I have got a solution that might help you get back to building your family tree with ease.
Understanding the Issue
Many end users have reported difficulties with Family Tree Maker version two thousand and five, and while it can be alarming when an essential program stops responding, there are a few troubleshooting steps that can potentially restore its functionality. One effective method, particularly for Microsoft Windows eXPerience end users, is to utilize the system restore feature.
Using System Restore on Microsoft Windows eXPerience
The primary goal of system restore is to return your computer to a previous state before the problems began. Here is how to do it:
Step-by-Step Guide to System Restore
1. Log into Windows as an Administrator
You will want to make sure you are logged in with an administrative account, as this is required to perform the restore.
2. Access System Restore
You will want to click on Start, then navigate to All Programs, followed by Accessories, then System Tools, and finally click on System Restore.
3. Choose a Restore Option
On the welcome page, select the option Restore my computer to an earlier time and then click Next.
4. Select a Restore Point
In the list of restore points, choose the most recent point before you started experiencing issues with Family Tree Maker. You will want to click on Next. If you see a message regarding configuration changes, then click on OK.
5. Confirm Your Selection
On the confirmation page, click Next in order to proceed. The system will start restoring your previous Microsoft Windows configuration, after which your computer will restart.
6. Complete the Process
After a reboot, log onto your computer as an administrator. If the restoration was successful, you will see a completion message.
If all goes well, you should now be able to launch Family Tree Maker version two thousand and five without issues. If, however, the software is still not responding, or the computer does not run as expected, you might need to consider the option to undo the system restoration.
What to Do If It Does Not Work
If the system restore did not resolve your problem or caused new issues, check out resources on how to undo a system restoration. It is essential to stay calm; troubleshooting can take time, but solutions are out there.
Additional Resources
Thank you for joining me today! I hope these steps help you get back to using Family Tree Maker two thousand and five smoothly. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to access the sitemap which has additional resources!
You have Family Tree Maker version two thousand and five deluxe edition, catalogue number 1307A, which you have been using since the year two thousand and five. You are unable to use this computer software program now as it is not responding and your not sure how to resolve this problem. You can try using Microsoft Windows eXPerience operating system restore if you have not done so already.
Basically, you pick a date before you were having problems with your Family Tree Maker version two thousand and five deluxe edition, in order to restore Microsoft Windows eXPerience operating system. You can check out this how to restore Windows XP to a previous state article from Microsoft. You will need to use an account with administrative rights.
These instructions were written for a computer running Microsoft Windows eXPerience operating system, but can be used for other versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Those instructions and steps might not be exactly the same. However, you can use these instructions as a basis point.