WinGeno

A free computer program to create diagrams of family constellations in form of genograms - on Windows, Linux and MacOS.

Features

WinGeno is a free computer program to create diagrams of family constellations in form of genograms.
The representation of particulars family members depends on the established symbols. WinGeno does not represent social nor emotional relationships.

Supported systems: Windows 7 SP1 and higher, Mac OS and Linux.
Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish.

Windows

File Version: 1.2.1.0 - upload: 2020-06-20

1.42MB(exe)	268KB(zip)

WinGeno needs .NET Framework 4.5 or higher as prerequisite. If it is not installed on your computer, the setup program will download and install it for you. If you have not installed the .NET Framework and start WinGeno from the .zip file, WinGeno will crash.

Copyright
Permission to use, copy and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies of this software and related documentation.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS-IS' AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL INGO H. DE BOER OR ANY PERSON OR INSTITUTION RELATED TO INGO H. DE BOER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

Linux

Please notice that WinGeno is originally developed for Windows and is not designed for Linux. With some restrictions it will work on Linux.

Installation

Mono runtime is needed for WinGeno.

1. To prepare your Linux distribution for Mono you need to adhere to the installation description as mentioned here: https://www.mono-project.com/docs/getting-started/install/linux/
2. Download the WinGeno Zip file.
3. Extract the WinGeno Zip file on your desktop.
4. In the WinGeno folder simply double click the WinGeno.exe file to start WinGeno. In case the Unzip Software of Linux starts, use the right mouse button and choose "open with Mono".

Limitation on Linux
No automatic download and installation of updates - only a check if an update is available. Download must be done manually via WinGeno homepage.

These are direct rips from physical Switch game cartridges. They contain the raw data, allowing for easier dumping of updates and DLCs, but they are often larger.

To play games on Yuzu, you need digital copies of your games, commonly referred to as ROMs. Understanding how these files work, how to acquire them legally, and how to optimize them is essential for a smooth gaming experience. Understanding Switch ROM File Formats

This usually indicates a firmware mismatch or a corrupted ROM dump. Try re-dumping the file from your console.

– Features that can merge base game with installed updates/DLC into a single file for easier loading.

Games downloaded digitally, downloadable content (DLC), and post-launch game updates are compiled into NSP files.

Check if the game requires a specific "Update" (.nsp) to run. In Yuzu, go to File > Install Files to NAND to apply updates or DLC. Conclusion

Searching for involves navigating legal and security risks, as unauthorized downloads constitute copyright infringement and can expose your device to malware. Note that Yuzu was officially discontinued in March 2024 following a legal settlement with Nintendo.

Playing backed-up Nintendo Switch games on the Yuzu emulator delivers a highly customizable, high-performance gaming experience that often surpasses native console hardware. 🌟 The Verdict

You must own a physical, hackable Nintendo Switch.

System-wide keys required by the emulator to recognize the hardware environment and boot games.

Getting Switch games to run flawlessly on PC often requires fine-tuning. Here are key settings:

The emulator will automatically scan the folder and populate your library with box art.

Following Yuzu's demise, other major Switch emulators like were also shut down under legal pressure. Nintendo's crackdown has intensified, with DMCA takedown notices targeting emulation repositories on platforms like GitHub as recently as 2026. Even major piracy sites distributing Switch ROMs have been seized, including NSw2u in a joint operation by the FBI and Dutch authorities in July 2025. This aggressive stance by Nintendo signals that while emulation as a concept may have a gray area, accessing unauthorized copies of games is a high-risk activity.

Screenshots

Switch Roms: For Yuzu

These are direct rips from physical Switch game cartridges. They contain the raw data, allowing for easier dumping of updates and DLCs, but they are often larger.

To play games on Yuzu, you need digital copies of your games, commonly referred to as ROMs. Understanding how these files work, how to acquire them legally, and how to optimize them is essential for a smooth gaming experience. Understanding Switch ROM File Formats

This usually indicates a firmware mismatch or a corrupted ROM dump. Try re-dumping the file from your console.

– Features that can merge base game with installed updates/DLC into a single file for easier loading. Switch Roms For Yuzu

Games downloaded digitally, downloadable content (DLC), and post-launch game updates are compiled into NSP files.

Check if the game requires a specific "Update" (.nsp) to run. In Yuzu, go to File > Install Files to NAND to apply updates or DLC. Conclusion

Searching for involves navigating legal and security risks, as unauthorized downloads constitute copyright infringement and can expose your device to malware. Note that Yuzu was officially discontinued in March 2024 following a legal settlement with Nintendo. These are direct rips from physical Switch game cartridges

Playing backed-up Nintendo Switch games on the Yuzu emulator delivers a highly customizable, high-performance gaming experience that often surpasses native console hardware. 🌟 The Verdict

You must own a physical, hackable Nintendo Switch.

System-wide keys required by the emulator to recognize the hardware environment and boot games. Understanding how these files work, how to acquire

Getting Switch games to run flawlessly on PC often requires fine-tuning. Here are key settings:

The emulator will automatically scan the folder and populate your library with box art.

Following Yuzu's demise, other major Switch emulators like were also shut down under legal pressure. Nintendo's crackdown has intensified, with DMCA takedown notices targeting emulation repositories on platforms like GitHub as recently as 2026. Even major piracy sites distributing Switch ROMs have been seized, including NSw2u in a joint operation by the FBI and Dutch authorities in July 2025. This aggressive stance by Nintendo signals that while emulation as a concept may have a gray area, accessing unauthorized copies of games is a high-risk activity.

Donations

This software is supplied in a binary format ('as is') for free - the source code is not available.

There are many expenses I incur in maintaining the WinGeno project that may not be apparent, such as web hosting costs, and the costs of new operating systems and software I have purchased specifically for writing and testing WinGeno. If you desire, you may send me donations of any amount towards my efforts on keeping the WinGeno project alive.

Although donations received are very much appreciated, those that do make donations do not automatically receive preferential treatment over those that don't.