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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 71 Send Message	Pat	Report	21 May 2006 14:26
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 71 Send Message	I have just received a GEDCOM File from one of my contacts. I am unable to open it. Message says Description: Windows does not recognize this file type. I have no idea what to do next. Any help would be gratefully received. Thank you. Pat.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	InspectorGreenPen	Report	21 May 2006 14:35
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 7,819 Send Message	You need a family tree program to open the file. Download PAF from the IGI site - it's free.
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Caz	Report	21 May 2006 14:35
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Pam you need family tree software top open a gedcom file. Yo can download one free 5PAF) from the LDS site Carole
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Caz	Report	21 May 2006 14:40
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	http://www.familysearch.org/eng/paf/pafonline.asp sorry, Pat not Pam :- )
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 71 Send Message	Pat	Report	21 May 2006 14:45
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 71 Send Message	Thank you Peter and Carole. I will do that tomorrow. Getting a bit late now my bed is calling. I really appreciate your help. Thanks, Pat