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Title: Sth Aust BDM Digger/Macbeth Discs - how to install
Post by: cristobel on Tuesday 26 July 16 11:51 BST (UK)

Hi,
I have all the Sth Aust Macbeth/Digger discs. Rather than insert each different disc every time I want to get some information, I'd like to install the data from the discs so that its permanently on my laptop. I've contacted Macbeth directly, who seem reluctant to give out any information.  I know libraries have the data on their computers, so it can be done. Perhaps Macbeth don't like sole users doing this? Hoping there is someone who can give me some simple instructions as to how to go about this.

I am running a laptop with 32 bit and Windows 7.

Thanks, Chris

Title: Re: Sth Aust BDM Digger/Macbeth Discs - how to install
Post by: Spike H on Tuesday 26 July 16 23:36 BST (UK)

I think the discs only work with Windows XP?

Title: Re: Sth Aust BDM Digger/Macbeth Discs - how to install
Post by: cupoflife on Wednesday 27 July 16 01:22 BST (UK)

This may help: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GENANZ/2011-05/1305938075

Title: Re: Sth Aust BDM Digger/Macbeth Discs - how to install
Post by: Essie on Wednesday 27 July 16 01:27 BST (UK)

I have Windows 7 32 bit working perfectly.

The configuration settings need to be changed from d:\ to c:\ for each disc.
(sabl, sab2, sad1, sad2, sam1, sam2)

Essie

Title: Re: Sth Aust BDM Digger/Macbeth Discs - how to install
Post by: cristobel on Wednesday 27 July 16 03:08 BST (UK)

Thanks to all for the replies.

I will follow your advice Essie and read with interest the link provided by cupoflife.
We'll be away until early/mid August so I may not have much time for playing around just now - something to tackle with renewed interest on my return. ;)

Chris