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out of stack space on Brothers Keeper?

February 20, 2010, 10:51 am
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Hi:
I'm using BK5 and while entering data,it locked up on me and gave me an error message, "out of stack space". Both the edit page AND the main page are locked up tight. Nothing works. I've got plenty of hard drive space so I know that isn't it. Does anyone have ANY idea about this?
Thanks
Sandy
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Win7

February 25, 2010, 1:23 pm
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Does anyone know if there is a way to use Brother's Keeper on Win7?
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

April 14, 2010, 10:17 pm
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I'm running Vista Home Premium 64-bit and I can't even get the setup program to open.

Can you be a little more specific at how you performed the install?

Were you logged in as a normal user or with an Administrator account?

If you were logged in as a normal user, did you use the "Run as Administrator" option?

Do you have UAC on or off?

Did you use a compatibility mode setting?

Any other details you can provide would be great.
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

April 15, 2010, 3:53 am
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I have the UAC turned off. As the log in user, I am the Administrator - no other users on my computer. However, I am using Vista - 32 bit, and I see that you have the 64 bit. and that could be the difference.
The older version of BK 5.2 is not designed for the newer 64 bit. There may be a fix for that, but you would have to read the instructions for install.
Sorry, I can't help you - I have no knowledge in that department.
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

April 15, 2010, 12:49 pm
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No, you helped quite a bit. You have given me several data points. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Andre
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Re: Win7

June 21, 2010, 11:14 am
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BK works fine on Windows 7. I'm running Windows 7 Professional and have no issues at all.
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Re: out of stack space on Brothers Keeper?

October 31, 2010, 7:48 pm
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Greetings,

I too am getting an "Out of Stack Space" error message on my new computer where I transferred my database of 136,000+ names to.

Must keep rooting,

TINY
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How to create a GEDCOM from Brothers Keeper

April 21, 2011, 7:12 am
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I do not use Brothers Keeper but a cousin in NY does. He would like some help in updating his files, I have sent him a GEDCOM from FTM but apparently is having problems with it. So I asked him for a GEDCOM from his Brothers Keeper software, he does not know how to create one, any tips.

Also, he seems to only be able to send a PDF file of descendents report that is so confusing to read. I think the Registry Book report is what I need from him, how does he create that?
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Re: How to create a GEDCOM from Brothers Keeper

June 19, 2011, 6:22 am
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1. First step Go to "File". Click on it.
2. Select Gencom.Click on it.
3. Select export. Click on it.
4. Select All people. Click on it.
5. name the file you are making. type the name of the gencom you are making. press enter.
6. select save. press enter.
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Re: How to create a GEDCOM from Brothers Keeper

June 19, 2011, 8:24 am
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 10, 2012, 6:24 pm
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First off, why aren't there more recent posts on here. Most, esp. for BK 5.2G is from 2007 and is about running on Windows Vista. Only rare mention of Windows 7.

I am running BK 5.2G under Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit. There are some issues (it doesn't display any changed info right away and have to go to someone else and then back to see changes) but otherwise runs well.

Note that I said 32-bit. I was fortunate to buy my laptop when Win 7 was new and mostly coming in the 32-bit variety.

Windows (or Vista or XP) 64-bit will NOT run DOS or Win 3.1 era programs natively, i.e you'd have to install an XP or other emulator to run the app under it.

Bernie
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 10, 2012, 6:26 pm
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P.S. I forgot to mention that I also prefer 5.2G to 6.x, like many others have stated. I started with BK for DOS around 1990 and then went to 5.2. I have tried 6.x several times but it is too complex for my tastes and needs, and as well the migration is problematic.

Bernie
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 11, 2012, 4:23 am
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I upgraded to BK 6 while still running my windows Vista and had no problems at all. At first I kept my BK 5 as well, because there were things I liked better about it, but in time, I found I had all that and more with BK 6. Three months ago I got a new computer with Windows 7- 64 bit. I expected problems changing from the 32 bit to 64 bit. It was one of the few programs on my computer that made the transition smoothly. Some of my Virus protections had more trouble in the transition then BK 6. I am very happy!!
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 11, 2012, 6:29 am
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Right. I suspect that BK6 is true Windows compatible and therefore runs just fine on 64-bit while BK5 was Win-3.1 (which itself was based on DOS)-compatible and would not run on 64-bit.

I also run MYM (Managing Your Money) a DOS program and am glad that my laptop has Win 7 32-bit, and plan to stick with BK5.2G at least for the foreseeable future.

My other computers are XP and Vista 32-bit.

Bernie
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 11, 2012, 8:10 am
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Bernie
As I recall, and forgive me, my memory is not that good, but I believe there was an upgrade to the BK 5.2 program after the windows 3.1 that made it compatible with the newer Windows programs. I started out with the BK 4 programs and have upgraded with Mr. Steed along the way. I love his program, I love the price (reasonable) and now am enjoying the BK 6. It worked well with my vista and now the Windows 7 64 bit.
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 11, 2012, 9:28 am
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As I said, I started with BK for DOS in 1990 which came on HD 3.5" floppies. Don't know which version # it had. Over the years, Mr. Steed upgraded BK to a Windows version and kept enhancing it to 5.2G before starting on BK6.

Still, 5.2 is basically a DOS/Win 3.1 prog underneath which is why it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows -- which doesn't support the DOS command prompt window either which I use every day.
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows 7

August 11, 2012, 10:39 am
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Yes, I believe it was around 1990, give a year or two, that I was using the Version #4. It was on a floppy and at that time you could store the data on a new floppy and keep the program seperate. That was ok, until you ran out of space on the floppy and then you had to install it on the hard drive. We have come a long way in genealogy software since those days, thank goodness. I am also grateful that we graduated from DOS to windows. Life on the computer is so much simplier now .............
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Brothers Keeper 6.5.17 Number Of People Discrepancy

September 28, 2012, 3:51 pm
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Hi All
I Have A BK Database Which Says On The Opening Screen It Has 15272 Names & 5153 Families in It - However When I Run The Unlinked Branches Routine It Says Number Of People 15257: Everyone In The Database Is In The Same Group.
I Was Wondering If Anyone would know why the two different numbers of People are stated...
Thanks
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help from john

July 24, 2014, 2:49 pm
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I need some help.
Just in the last half of may or mid june I bought the new version 7 registered version.
I had a reg version 6.2 or something like that before.and have the registration # for that one, but do not have the #s for this one.
We went through the wildfire in Wa last week. I live in Paterow. My cd and desktop went up in smoke.
I need to get in touch with John to see if he has my records and can send me another cd. I tried downloading the ver 7 from the net and it says it is 6 or something. One thing that I really like about the 7 is that I can create a file for my Johnson project and put my Johnson info in it. I can later create a final file and delete what the files that I no longer want.

Joyce
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BK and GenSmarts

October 23, 2014, 12:45 pm
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Hello BK users,
Have you used a program called GenSmarts? I used it together with BK ver. 6.0, but have learned that it is currently not compatible with BK 7.0. GenSmarts is a research tool...it's handy, since it links to your genealogy database and generates research suggestions. You can add and remove suggestions, mark them complete, and use the list of suggestions to suggest research options. It's not essential but can be helpful.

I emailed GenSmarts tech support and learned that they won't be adding support for BK ver 7.0 unless they get more requests for that upgrade, from BK users. If you want to use gensmarts and BK ver 7 then please email support@gensmarts.com to request adding support for BK version 7 and future upgrades. BTW I don't work for the company; I'm just an individual user.
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