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Legacy Family Tree "can't initialize..." when installing

"Can't initialize..." when installing
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From time to time we see problems with anti-virus programs and spyware scanners removing Windows system files that Legacy needs to run. Most frequently, the files removed are the cia*.* files and actbar.ocx.
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When you download/install Legacy, make sure you have all other programs shut down.
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Make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are temporarily disabled.
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We've noticed that the anti-spyware programs aren't even allowing Legacy to be installed.
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Be very careful about what files you let the anti-spyware program remove.
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Here are the steps that many users take to download and install Legacy when they have problems:
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Temporarily disable your computer's firewall.
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Temporarily disabled your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and then download/install Legacy Family Tree.
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Give your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs permission for Legacy Family Tree and don't let them remove Legacy files.
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In addition, some Legacy users have opted to uninstall their anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and replace them with other less aggressive programs.

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