The way that has previously been posted is to do what you did - create a new
file rather than open your main file or to use the Sample.mny file.

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Regards
Bob Peel,
Microsoft MVP - Money

For UK tips & fixes see
http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=fh;EN-GB;mny.
For wishes or suggestions see
http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp
or for UK wishes http://www.microsoft.com/uk/support/money/feedback

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"dscrap" <dscrap[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I was thinking that there may be an update for Money 2005. But without
having a Money file open, I could not update. I looked online at the Money
support site and found no mention of an update nor was I able to find a way
to update the software from the open file screen. Did I miss something??
There should definitely be an update function without having a money file
open. I had to create a fake company file just to get the program open to
update it. This really didn't take long, but why should I have to go through
the trouble. MS should have included a way to get web updates without
opening a money file.

Thanks for the information though. After creating the fake company file and
opening it, I was prompted to update. My files now work...

Thanks!

"Bob Peel MVP" wrote:

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A "patch" has been issued for M2005 that necessitates a further conversion
of your file from M2005 to a later build of M2005.

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Regards
Bob Peel,
Microsoft MVP - Money

For UK tips & fixes see
http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=fh;EN-GB;mny.
For wishes or suggestions see
http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp
or for UK wishes http://www.microsoft.com/uk/support/money/feedback

I do not respond to any emails that I have not specifically asked for.

"dscrap" <dscrap[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I have been using MS Money for several years. I just upgraded to a new PC
and am having problems opening my Money 2005 Files.

My old system had Win XP Pro SP2 on it and I have no problem accessing or
opening my Money file on that system.

My new system has Win XP Media Center 2005 on it. I installed Money 2005 SB
and copied my Money file to several different media types (cd, usb mem key,
usb hard drive) to transfer it to the new system. None of which will open.
They all open on the old system though.

When I try to open the files on the MCE2005 system I get prompted to upgrade
my money file to work with Money 2005. Then it asks if I want to convert the
file to a new file and money will back up the file. Well why does it want to
convert a file that was already used and created in Money 2005 to start with.

If I click next, I get an error that says the file may be write protected,
but its not. I checked the file properties. I copied it from the old system
right to the new system and place it on the desktop. I even uninstalled and
reinstalled Money to no avail.

I even tried to restore the backup file, and I get the same errors. I am at
a loss… I am not sure what to try next. If anyone can help me, it would be
greatly appreciated. I am trying to get my paperwork together for my taxes.

Please either post a response or email me: danny927 ”remove quote”[at]comcast.net

Thank you!