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# From the original Family tree directory copy the <code>name.txt</code> file to the new directory you created.
# In the new directory open <code>name.txt</code> in a text editor and change the content to a unique name. eg: '''Family Tree 1''' to '''Family Tree 1 recovery attempt'''
# In the new directory create a file with name '''<code>need_recover</code>''' . {{man menu|Mind the underscore and the lack of an extension}}. The content of that file is unimportant.(Are you using Microsoft Windows and having dificulty creating this file then see {{bug|8665#c44245}}
# Start the Gramps program.
# Select the family tree with the name you adjusted in step 9 eg. '''Family Tree 1 recovery attempt''' {{man label|(Do not double click on the family tree name)}}. There should be a red stop sign next to that family tree name.
