When are .mbf files created?

#2 02-02-2005, 07:41 PM

I have the "Automatically backup to hard disk on exit" set along with the
"Prompt me before backing up each time". I do the backup to a CD using
packet writing. (Yeah, yeah, I know it can be unreliable.) However, I too
have noticed that .mbf files appear on my hard drive even though I have not
asked for it. I can't figure that out.

"Cal Learner-- MVP" <via_newsgroup[at]please.tnx> wrote in message
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> In microsoft.public.money, ken wrote:
> > I am trying to figure out a problem and I noticed that Money seems to
> > create backup files (.mbf). Does anyone know what causes Money 2003
> > to do this? I noticed three of these files created within a 10 minute
> > period one day but no other ones that I see.
> It creates one when you do a restore, in addition to the others.
> > Does it also delete
> > older ones according to some rotating scheme?
> No.
> In Tools-> Options-> Backup [M05: Tools-> Settings-> BackupOptions]
> I suggest checking
> x Automatically backup to hard disk on exit
> x Prompt me before backing up each time*
> x Make my file small ...
> Then periodically, perhaps once per month or more, copy your
> latest backup (named differently from your earlier backups) to a
> CDR. With XP, this can be a copy and paste operation. Otherwise
> use the burning software that came with your CDR drive.
> I strongly suggest use of a USB Flash drive also, in addition to
> backing up to your hard drive. They typically act like a big
> floppy. For a more automated way to make multiple backups, see
> Glyn Simpson's method at http://money.mvps.org/backup.aspx
> * This has two advantages. You can change the file name
> occasionally. I like to pick a name something like money050111.
> Then it is easy to change the name to have multiple backups. The
> .mbf extension is automatic. The other advantage is that you can
> choose "Don't Back Up, or you change your mind about exiting by
> simply clicking the X in the upper right of the pop-up box.
> > > I also noticed something called "my portfolio Backup.mbf" that was
> > created last nite. I know that I did not do this myself.
> That would happen when you access moneycentral.msn.com

#1 02-02-2005, 03:02 AM

In microsoft.public.money, ken wrote:

- quote -

> I am trying to figure out a problem and I noticed that Money seems to
> create backup files (.mbf). Does anyone know what causes Money 2003
> to do this? I noticed three of these files created within a 10 minute
> period one day but no other ones that I see.

It creates one when you do a restore, in addition to the others.

- quote -

> Does it also delete
> older ones according to some rotating scheme?

No.

In Tools-> Options-> Backup [M05: Tools-> Settings-> BackupOptions]
I suggest checking
x Automatically backup to hard disk on exit
x Prompt me before backing up each time*
x Make my file small ...

Then periodically, perhaps once per month or more, copy your
latest backup (named differently from your earlier backups) to a
CDR. With XP, this can be a copy and paste operation. Otherwise
use the burning software that came with your CDR drive.

I strongly suggest use of a USB Flash drive also, in addition to
backing up to your hard drive. They typically act like a big
floppy. For a more automated way to make multiple backups, see
Glyn Simpson's method at http://money.mvps.org/backup.aspx

* This has two advantages. You can change the file name
occasionally. I like to pick a name something like money050111.
Then it is easy to change the name to have multiple backups. The
..mbf extension is automatic. The other advantage is that you can
choose "Don't Back Up, or you change your mind about exiting by
simply clicking the X in the upper right of the pop-up box.

- quote -

> I also noticed something called "my portfolio Backup.mbf" that was
> created last nite. I know that I did not do this myself.

That would happen when you access moneycentral.msn.com

02-02-2005, 02:52 AM

Well, the tooth fairy didn't create it.

Check your settings in Tools|Options|Backup.

"ken" <noone_special[at]yahoo.com> wrote in message
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- quote -

> I am trying to figure out a problem and I noticed that Money seems to
> create backup files (.mbf). Does anyone know what causes Money 2003
> to do this? I noticed three of these files created within a 10 minute
> period one day but no other ones that I see. Does it also delete
> older ones according to some rotating scheme?
> I also noticed something called "my portfolio Backup.mbf" that was
> created last nite. I know that I did not do this myself.

#-1 02-02-2005, 01:19 AM

I am trying to figure out a problem and I noticed that Money seems to
create backup files (.mbf). Does anyone know what causes Money 2003
to do this? I noticed three of these files created within a 10 minute
period one day but no other ones that I see. Does it also delete
older ones according to some rotating scheme?

I also noticed something called "my portfolio Backup.mbf" that was
created last nite. I know that I did not do this myself.

Thanks in advance.

Ken

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