This might be the only reason I might consider archiving. The oldest of the
data is probably of limited value now. Purging off the old check numbers
could avoid the problem.

If starting a new series of checks, jump to 10000, not 5000. Get a BIG gap
between your online checks and paper checks.
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Chris Cowles
Gainesville, FL


"Cal Learner-- MVP" <via_newsgroup[at]please.tnx> wrote in message
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Dick Watson wrote:
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Could be, but it has worked for me, of course that was some older
versions so it may no longer be a speed advantage, but it should still avoid
the duplicate check number issue.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

In microsoft.public.money, FootyYank[at]gmail.com wrote:

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You could enter as few or many manual entries as you like, except
for a single transfer.

Also, if you are set up for online access in the old one, I would
not do that. I expect that you would have a problem in setting up
online access for the new account in Money 2002. If you are entering
by hand or downloading via web site, then that should not be a
problem.

And regarding the duplicate numbers, it could mean that you will
want to limit the date on reports that are sorted by check number.
Similarly, if you sort your register by check number, then that
could be confusing. Otherwise, Money is not going to be messed up
for you, other than issuing the optional warnings.

Archiving is disastrous, IMHO.

I guess what I'm hearing is that duplicate check numbers are not all
that bad, as long as you are certain the numbers in question are years
apart.

I'm wondering, as well about the impact of creating a new checking
account in Money, closing the old one and transferring the balance
over. I assume the first time it connects to the bank, it will only
download the new transactions? Sounds like there may be some manual
entries using that method....

Thanks for your suggestions.

On Nov 20, 2:27 pm, "Joseph Meehan" <sligo...[at]hotmail.com> wrote:
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Few reports confirm this finding. Many dispute it.

"Joseph Meehan" <sligojoe[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Cal Learner-- MVP wrote:
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Or archive your old data and delete it from the current file. That will
also speed up Money.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit

In microsoft.public.money, FootyYank[at]gmail.com wrote:

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Un-tick
Tools-> Settings-> Editing-> DisplayAWarningWhenUsingDuplicateCheckNumbers

Alternatively order new checks starting with 5000.

Alternatively, by hand, change all of the old one. For example, 4001
could be X4001.

My checking account in MS Money 2002 goes back to 1996. I use Money to
pay bills via Suntrust Bank, and have for all of that time. When I
started, my personal checkbook check numbers were in the 1000's and the
online service started at Check number 4000.

Clear?

Now my personal check book numbers are in the 4000 range and there are
duplicate check numbers showing up, albeit 10 years apart.

Since archiving is such a poor option (I've tried it in the past;
massive headache) what are some ideas on how to deal with this
situation?

Any suggestions appreciated.