Getting Your Fix: 23 Common Genealogy Software Errors and How to Fix Them

By Rick Crume Premium

Frustrated with your family tree program? Our genealogy software guru explains the nuts and bolts of solving 23 common computing dilemmas.

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A contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine, Rick Crume specializes in online research, genealogy software, DNA testing and British genealogy.

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