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Ancestral Quest System Requirements

Ancestral Quest is available for computers that run either the Windows operating system or Mac OS X. It is compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and with Mac OS X 10.7 or later. Ancestral Quest will not run on smartphones or tablets that use Android or iOS. It will not run on Chromebooks. It will not run on Windows S.

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  • macOS
    • Ancestral Quest and Ancestral Quest Basics, version 16, are available both as a 64-bit app and as a 32-bit app. The 64-bit app requires macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later (including Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma). The 32-bit app requires macOS X 10.7 Lion through macOS 10.14 Mojave.
  • 1.65 GB hard disk space (64-bit version)
  • 400 MB hard disk space (32-bit version)
  • Optional, for enhanced multimedia capabilities:
    • Scanner
    • speakers, microphone
    • Video capture board, USB or Firewire, or another means to import video
  • Optional, for NetFam™ Collaboration:
    • an Internet connection
  • Optional, for FamilySearch Family Tree capabilities:
    • an Internet connection
    • an account created on the FamilySearch.org website
  • Optional, for printing charts and reports to PDF files:
    • You will need to use a PDF creating driver. Even though MacOS has the built-in ability to generate PDF files, it will not work with Ancestral Quest. Follow the steps on the AQ for Mac FAQs page to download, setup and use a free PDF driver from the Internet.

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  • Microsoft® Windows
    • Ancestral Quest and Ancestral Quest Basics, version 16, require Windows 11, 10, 8.x, and 7. AQ runs on both 32- and 64-bit systems. It will not run on Windows S.
  • EGA or higher resolution display
  • Mouse or compatible pointing device
  • 16 MB RAM
  • 40 MB hard disk space
  • CD-ROM drive for installation (if obtaining the program on CD)
  • Optional, for enhanced multimedia capabilities:
    • Scanner
    • Sound card, speakers, microphone
    • Video capture board, USB or Firewire, or another means to import video
  • Optional, for NetFam™ Collaboration:
    • an additional 40 MB hard disk space
    • an Internet connection
    • support drivers for ODBC, MDAC and SQL (Available from this web site, if not pre-installed on your computer.)
  • Optional, for FamilySearch Family Tree capabilities:
    • an Internet connection
    • an account created on the FamilySearch.org website
  • Optional, for printing charts and reports to PDF files:
    • You will need to use a PDF creating driver. If you don't already have one (Windows 10 comes with one called "Microsoft Print to PDF"), you can download a free PDF driver from the Internet.
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