Pat, there are three different LDS websites which have been mentioned in this thread.
The first one, given by Roger, was http://search.labs.familysearch.org, and there is no difficulty getting into this if the required software is downloaded.

The one I wrote about was https://new.familysearch.org/en/action/unsec/welcome as I put in my message, in answer to Susan. As you said you were able to use this I have had another look, and registration requires you to enter your church membership number and confirmation date. How were you able to do this as a non-member?
They also say in their Help topics Q & A "If I'm not a member of the Church, can I register?"
"This release of the new FamilySearch is a limited release for Church members only."

Sue