# \#install
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## [Drop-down lists no longer search](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/drop-down-lists-no-longer-search/9707)
**Author:** [@bgee](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/bgee)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/drop-down-lists-no-longer-search/9707 "2026-07-25T13:27:57Z")
Gramps version 6.0.8, Fedora 44, GTK 4.22.4 Today I notice a new behavior in Gramps. When working with any field that has a drop-down list, the type-ahead to search feature no longer works. I see this in the Attribute…
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## [MacOS new install - Immediately closes](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/macos-new-install-immediately-closes/9554)
**Author:** [@dje](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/dje)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/macos-new-install-immediately-closes/9554 "2026-05-28T16:50:54Z")
Gramps 6.0.8 | MacOS Tahoe 26.4 I’ve tried installing Gramps a number of times (application package), all with the same results: The app opens, bounces once in the launch bar, and closes. I don’t see anything in the log…
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## [Truenas install never brings up firstrun after setup](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/truenas-install-never-brings-up-firstrun-after-setup/9531)
**Author:** [@wsargent](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/wsargent)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/truenas-install-never-brings-up-firstrun-after-setup/9531 "2026-05-26T16:32:16Z")
Hoping someone can help. I have installed Gramps Web using the TrueNas Scale App catalog, following the directions on the grampsweb site. Everything seems to install fine, however the firstrun screen never runs to be a…
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## [Gramps 6.0.8 ARM - New tree locked, database folder empty - MacOS Tahoe Apple Silicon](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-6-0-8-arm-new-tree-locked-database-folder-empty-macos-tahoe-apple-silicon/9472)
**Author:** [@rarmst](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/rarmst)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-6-0-8-arm-new-tree-locked-database-folder-empty-macos-tahoe-apple-silicon/9472 "2026-05-09T04:29:41Z")
Gramps version: 6.0.8 ARM OS: macOS Tahoe (Darwin), Apple Silicon MacBook Air I have installed Gramps and when I create a new family tree, it immediately shows as locked and cannot be opened. Investigation via Termina…
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## [Lost filters with flatpak version \[when migrating from 5.1.x deb to 6.0.x flatpak \]](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/lost-filters-with-flatpak-version-when-migrating-from-5-1-x-deb-to-6-0-x-flatpak/9369)
**Author:** [@jpschewe](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/jpschewe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/lost-filters-with-flatpak-version-when-migrating-from-5-1-x-deb-to-6-0-x-flatpak/9369 "2026-04-20T01:49:28Z")
I was using gramps 5.1 from Ubuntu 24.04. I moved to using the flatpak to get a more recent version. However I found that my custom filters disappeared. I see the file ~/.gramps/gramps51/custom\_filters.xml has my filters…
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## [\[Windows All In One installer\] PyInstaller and Gramps 6.0.8 - available?](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/windows-all-in-one-installer-pyinstaller-and-gramps-6-0-8-available/9337)
**Author:** [@Woody](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Woody)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/windows-all-in-one-installer-pyinstaller-and-gramps-6-0-8-available/9337 "2026-04-13T06:59:47Z")
Can I now install the Windows version of Gramps 6.0.8 using PyInstaller, or is this method not yet available?
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## [Version compatibility\[when upgrading from 5.1.3.2. to 6.0.6\]?](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/version-compatibility-when-upgrading-from-5-1-3-2-to-6-0-6/9254)
**Author:** [@RMcKenna](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/RMcKenna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/version-compatibility-when-upgrading-from-5-1-3-2-to-6-0-6/9254 "2026-03-23T21:51:33Z")
Currently using Win AIO 64 - 5.1.3.2. I would like to upgrade to a more recent version. Can I do this in one feel swoop, or do I have to go thru several key update stages? .
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## [\[Linux Slackware\] Segfault after pygobject-3.55.1 upgrade (Reverting to pygobject-3.55.0 fixes it)](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/linux-slackware-segfault-after-pygobject-3-55-1-upgrade-reverting-to-pygobject-3-55-0-fixes-it/9034)
**Author:** [@hamkg](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/hamkg)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/linux-slackware-segfault-after-pygobject-3-55-1-upgrade-reverting-to-pygobject-3-55-0-fixes-it/9034 "2026-02-13T15:32:55Z")
Gramps-6.0.6 on Linux Slackware -current, package created from gramps-6.0.6.zip After upgrading pygobject-3.55.0 \> 3.55.1 Gramps starts OK but as soon as I try to change anything, e.g. adding a birth date, it crashes wi…
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## [Building gramps 6.0 from source under Mint](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/building-gramps-6-0-from-source-under-mint/8096)
**Author:** [@metadata](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/metadata)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/building-gramps-6-0-from-source-under-mint/8096 "2025-12-15T16:46:35Z")
I have just downloaded the Gramps 6.0xxx source code and would like to build from source. I have also read both the INSTALL and Readme files, but since this my first try at building from source in a long while, I am hav…
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## [Installation of Gramps on Trixie (Debian 13 Linux)](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/installation-of-gramps-on-trixie-debian-13-linux/8840)
**Author:** [@comeng](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/comeng)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/installation-of-gramps-on-trixie-debian-13-linux/8840 "2025-11-27T23:35:16Z")
GRAMPS 5.2.4 and GRAMPS 6.0.4 on different systems I have made previous comments about installing GRAMPS 6 on the debian environment Moving to Trixie experiences so far on Raspberry Pi a clean install of Trixie and th…
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## [Need Help Upgrading to 6.0.5 Flatpak On Ubuntu 24.04](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/need-help-upgrading-to-6-0-5-flatpak-on-ubuntu-24-04/8765)
**Author:** [@Greenhat](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Greenhat)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/need-help-upgrading-to-6-0-5-flatpak-on-ubuntu-24-04/8765 "2025-11-07T17:25:18Z")
I’ve been using Gramps 5.16 (deb version) on Ubuntu 24.04 with the data path set to /media/linuxstore/ourdocuments/Shared/Jeff/3 Resources and Interests/Geneology/grampsdb (/media/linuxstore is a mounted external drive) …
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## [Can't run or compile Gramps in PyCharm](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/cant-run-or-compile-gramps-in-pycharm/8669)
**Author:** [@assanj](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/assanj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/cant-run-or-compile-gramps-in-pycharm/8669 "2025-10-15T17:26:46Z")
I want to compile my own Gramps Build with Shared Postgres Addon in Linux Mint. I have installed Anaconda environment . But I can’t run the Gramps project from Git in PyCharm. Could you help me with the next steps or …
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## [\[Linux Mint\] Ugrading gramps from v5,2,4 to v6.0.5, and it is not going well](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/linux-mint-ugrading-gramps-from-v5-2-4-to-v6-0-5-and-it-is-not-going-well/8630)
**Author:** [@JohnS](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/JohnS)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/linux-mint-ugrading-gramps-from-v5-2-4-to-v6-0-5-and-it-is-not-going-well/8630 "2025-10-12T17:20:06Z")
Linux Mint 21.3. Upgrading from v5,2,4 to v6.0.5, and it is not going well. Made backups in both .gramps and .gpkg formats.
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## [Snap Gramps Graphview/fedora42 error](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/snap-gramps-graphview-fedora42-error/7887)
**Author:** [@Brinycoolie](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Brinycoolie)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/snap-gramps-graphview-fedora42-error/7887 "2025-09-19T20:25:59Z")
I was experimenting with the snap version of Gramps 6.03 today and got all the way to the point where I was addressing the pre-requisites for add-ons to get it up and running when this error was thrown. I have never seen…
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## [Where to Obtain Gramps for Zorin Linux](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/where-to-obtain-gramps-for-zorin-linux/8586)
**Author:** [@F1Fan](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/F1Fan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/where-to-obtain-gramps-for-zorin-linux/8586 "2025-09-18T15:28:03Z")
Hi All, I have just changed an older tablet from Windows 10 to Zorin OS ( based on Ubuntu and Linux is new to me ) and in the Software center Gramps is listed twice! Once under ‘Zorin OS’ as an apt package and once unde…
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## [Installation of Gramps Web on TrueNAS - It keeps restarting](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/installation-of-gramps-web-on-truenas-it-keeps-restarting/8568)
**Author:** [@Eric1701](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Eric1701)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/installation-of-gramps-web-on-truenas-it-keeps-restarting/8568 "2025-09-16T19:49:14Z")
Just installed Gramps v1.1.14 on a TrueNAS Scale 25.04.2.4 via the Apps library and cant get it to stabilize. It keeps restarting. Steps I took: Created a dataset called familytree, with 2 sub directories: media and da…
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## [Synology Install - I’m stuck on the initial configuration](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/synology-install-i-m-stuck-on-the-initial-configuration/8579)
**Author:** [@TITUN](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/TITUN)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/synology-install-i-m-stuck-on-the-initial-configuration/8579 "2025-09-16T17:24:50Z")
Hello Gramps Web Forum, I hope you can help me with a Synology installation issue. I’ve successfully installed Gramps Web on my Synology NAS using Portainer and the official docker-compose file. However, I’m stuck on t…
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## [Unable to open Gramps 6.0.5 - FileExistsError: \[WinError 183\] Cannot create a file when that file already exists](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/unable-to-open-gramps-6-0-5-fileexistserror-winerror-183-cannot-create-a-file-when-that-file-already-exists/8564)
**Author:** [@Simon](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/Simon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 11:50am UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/unable-to-open-gramps-6-0-5-fileexistserror-winerror-183-cannot-create-a-file-when-that-file-already-exists/8564 "2025-09-15T11:50:30Z")
Gramps 6.0.5 - Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 OS.build 26100.6584 I have used Gramps for some years but recently had to change my computer to Windows 11 Pro. I installed Gramps 6.0.5 but when trying to open it I get a tex…
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## [Difficulties installing Isotammi addons and finding MultiMerge in the interface](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/difficulties-installing-isotammi-addons-and-finding-multimerge-in-the-interface/7112)
**Author:** [@amhines](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/amhines)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/difficulties-installing-isotammi-addons-and-finding-multimerge-in-the-interface/7112 "2025-02-25T23:40:49Z")
Hello. I have been trying to install the MultiMerge as a gramplet, but try as I may, the isotammi projects will never appear in my list. I see (and downloaded) the python files for the tool. Is there a way to install f…
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## [GRAMPS appimage](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-appimage/6898)
**Author:** [@PeterR](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/PeterR)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/gramps-appimage/6898 "2025-02-09T21:32:26Z")
I would like to have a GRAMPS appimage. I install Gramps on 2 desktops and 2 laptops. I sync them with Nextcloud. GRAMPS is installed on linux Mint 22.1 under an environment variable (Ennoborg, thanks again). An appimage…
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## [Unable to determine resource path](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/unable-to-determine-resource-path/4957)
**Author:** [@ennoborg](https://gramps.discourse.group/u/ennoborg)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://gramps.discourse.group/t/unable-to-determine-resource-path/4957 "2024-02-25T21:17:49Z")
When I install 5.2 from source, and then try to start it by typing ‘gramps’, I see ResourcePath.ERROR: Unable to determine resource path Wasn’t that supposed to be fixed?