Cannot update from Legacy Home tab

Keeping your Legacy Family Tree software updated is important if you want the best performance, the latest features, and bug fixes. The good news is that updating the program is simple, and you can do it directly from the Home tab. Here’s how it works and what to do if you cannot update from Legacy Home tab.

Updating from the Home Tab

1. Open your Legacy Family Tree software.

2. Click on the Home tab at the top of the screen.

3. Look for the Update or Check for Updates link or button.

4. Click it, and the program will check online for the latest version.

5. If an update is available, follow the prompts to download and install it.

This process usually takes just a few minutes and doesn’t affect your existing family tree data.

If You Cannot Update from Legacy Home Tab

Sometimes the update process from the Home tab doesn’t work. Common reasons include:

• Internet connection issues

• The update link in the software is not working

• Firewall or antivirus is blocking the connection

• A glitch in the current version of Legacy

If this happens, don’t worry; you can still update manually.

How to Update Manually

1. Go to the official Legacy Family Tree website.

2. Find the Download or Update section.

3. Download the latest version of the software.

4. Open the downloaded file and install it. (It will update your program without deleting your data.)