Been using money 98 since 1997 thinking of updating. buyer beware

#7 11-20-2006, 11:39 PM

Just received my Microsoft Money 2004 premium CD today, and cafter carefully
backing up my .mny data and turning off virus proteciton, installing the
software., then rebooting computer the program opens fine and looks differnat
than my money yellow version of money 98. The new blue version asks a lot of
questions about the internet nad my MSN account,, but after going along with
the new program, when it cmae time to backup my old .mny06 to the new .mny11
it saidf the two were incompatible ... !!!!!

Now what? go back to my old money 98 ???
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"Dick Watson" wrote:

- quote -

> I'm not sure the situation was all that different in fall of 2003 when M04
> was released. They're just being explicit about what was implicit.
> "Steve" <steven_morrison69[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uOv7FPdAHHA.3540[at]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Accually as of a couple months ago MS no longer support money 2004 it is a
> > best effort situation they can try what they know but if they run into a
> > dead end there is no research teams or development teams can just say to
> > upgrade

#6 11-06-2006, 09:49 PM

I live In British Columbia Canada,, and judging by the repsonses so far, 2004
Money seems to be the best bet.
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"Chris Cowles" wrote:

- quote -

> The 03/04/05 years had some bad years among them, with respect to
> performance, but I don't recall now which was better.
> By your use of the word cheque, where in the world are you? If in the UK,
> is 2004 the latest year available to you?
> I'm happy with 07. If versions later than 04 are available to you, why not
> upgrade to the most recent?
> "ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
> > Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> > 95
> > back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to
> > my
> > current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> > book
> > for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> > program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> > happy to do that.
> > BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> > and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> > especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date.
> > I
> > was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> > use
> > it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> > of
> > Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> > --
> > please reply
>

#5 11-06-2006, 06:03 PM

I'm not sure the situation was all that different in fall of 2003 when M04
was released. They're just being explicit about what was implicit.

"Steve" <steven_morrison69[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uOv7FPdAHHA.3540[at]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
- quote -

> Accually as of a couple months ago MS no longer support money 2004 it is a
> best effort situation they can try what they know but if they run into a
> dead end there is no research teams or development teams can just say to
> upgrade

#4 11-06-2006, 05:42 PM

I have been using Money 2004 in much the same way as you. Maintaining
checking and savings accounts, tracking loans and investments, but doing it
all manually...not downloading information or making online payments, etc.

I recently upgraded to Money 2006 (it came preinstalled on a new system),
and it is okay, but I would not pay for an upgrade. The "improvements" in
Money after the 2004 versions seem to be aimed at online functions,
including storing information on their servers. You don't have to use these
services, but it makes upgrading questionable in my opinion.

Sooner or later Microsoft will stop supporting Money 2004, but since you
don't use the online functions this may not affect you. Try Money 2004...I
think you will like it.

"ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
- quote -

> Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> 95
> back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to my
> current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> book
> for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> happy to do that.
> BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date. I
> was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> use
> it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> of
> Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> --
> please reply

#3 11-06-2006, 05:36 PM

Accually as of a couple months ago MS no longer support money 2004 it is a
best effort situation they can try what they know but if they run into a
dead end there is no research teams or development teams can just say to
upgrade
Steve
"stevev" <stevev[at]addlebrain.com> wrote in message
news:_lL3h.2183$vP1.1080[at]newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
- quote -

> I have been using Money 2004 in much the same way as you. Maintaining
> checking and savings accounts, tracking loans and investments, but doing it
> all manually...not downloading information or making online payments, etc.
> I recently upgraded to Money 2006 (it came preinstalled on a new system),
> and it is okay, but I would not pay for an upgrade. The "improvements" in
> Money after the 2004 versions seem to be aimed at online functions,
> including storing information on their servers. You don't have to use
> these services, but it makes upgrading questionable in my opinion.
> Sooner or later Microsoft will stop supporting Money 2004, but since you
> don't use the online functions this may not affect you. Try Money
> 2004...I think you will like it.
> "ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
> > Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> > 95
> > back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to
> > my
> > current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> > book
> > for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> > program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> > happy to do that.
> > BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> > and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> > especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date.
> > I
> > was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> > use
> > it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> > of
> > Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> > --
> > please reply
>

#2 11-06-2006, 12:48 PM

You wont be able to go from Money 98 into anything above 2004 directly for
05,06,07 you have to install the trial version of 2004 which will only cause
another step and if you live in the uk you cant receive this trial so I
suggest gettin Money 2004
Steve
"ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
- quote -

> Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> 95
> back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to my
> current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> book
> for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> happy to do that.
> BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date. I
> was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> use
> it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> of
> Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> --
> please reply

#1 11-06-2006, 05:13 AM

M2005 is the latest UK version. There wasn't a M2006UK and it certainly
doesn't look like there will be a M2007UK. Beyond that who knows. MS
certainly don't!

--
Regards
Bob Peel,
Microsoft MVP - Money

For UK tips & fixes see
http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=fh;EN-GB;mny.

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

"Chris Cowles" <spam_magnet[at]remove-me-bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:uJkJCDVAHHA.1220[at]TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
- quote -

> The 03/04/05 years had some bad years among them, with respect to
> performance, but I don't recall now which was better.
> By your use of the word cheque, where in the world are you? If in the UK,
> is 2004 the latest year available to you?
> I'm happy with 07. If versions later than 04 are available to you, why not
> upgrade to the most recent?
> "ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
> > Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> > 95
> > back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to
> > my
> > current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> > book
> > for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> > program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> > happy to do that.
> > BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> > and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> > especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date.
> > I
> > was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> > use
> > it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> > of
> > Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> > --
> > please reply
>

11-06-2006, 02:07 AM

The 03/04/05 years had some bad years among them, with respect to
performance, but I don't recall now which was better.

By your use of the word cheque, where in the world are you? If in the UK,
is 2004 the latest year available to you?

I'm happy with 07. If versions later than 04 are available to you, why not
upgrade to the most recent?

"ttodd0450" <ttodd0450[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B23531FC-530B-46B5-84EB-2029318A4065[at]microsoft.com...
- quote -

> Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows
> 95
> back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to
> my
> current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque
> book
> for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
> program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
> happy to do that.
> BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
> and the dates won't go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
> especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today's date.
> I
> was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to
> use
> it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead
> of
> Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
> --
> please reply

#-1 11-06-2006, 01:19 AM

Ok.., I have been using Money 98 since I bought my first PC with Windows 95
back in 1997. Over the years I have upgraded my O/S all the way thru to my
current XP Home Ed. Always kept money 98., as I ONLY use it for a cheque book
for balances and forecasts. I DO NOT download my Banking info to the
program. I have always manually typed in the information everyday and am
happy to do that.
BUT I have also seen some minor problems where I want to do a chart graph
and the dates won’t go any higher than the year 2000., It's frustrating,
especially sine the cheque book part can always keep up to today’s date. I
was thinking of buying Money 2006 to upgrade my Money 98, and continue to use
it ONLY as a chequebook. Would I be better off to use Money 2004 instead of
Money 2006, or should I just keep with my Money 98 ????????
--
please reply

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