My swift family ancestry software will not work with my windows 7 pc. I created a family tree and I now need to update the family tree for our reunion October. How can I use my tree and make the necessary changes. Can't start over with this 2000 plus names. Please help me right away! Thanks! Vanora

Hello bvanora,
Unfortunately it doesn't appear that your software is compatible with windows 7. Windows 7 does have a compatibility mode which is suppose to let the program run as it would in an older OS. However a little luck is needed, as well as the hardware requirements. such as windows 7 pro, and up. 2 Gigs of memory, and "cpu hardware virtualization support" (although there is a work around for virualization)
To try running your program in compatibility mode right click on the programs short cut, click properties, click on the compatibility tab, check "run this program in compatibility mode", click on the drop down menu and select windows xp, also click "run this program as administrator", and click ok.
If you get an error, along the lines of "Cannot start windows virtual pc" follow the link provided, and download the appropriate update for your computer 32/64 bit. This is the work around i mentioned for virtualization support. So as long as you have win 7 professional or higher, as well as 2 gigs of memory you should be able to run your program.
Good luck