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Old 11-21-2006, 12:00 PM
Dick Watson
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Default Re: Money Backup File Security

Never looked.

If it's different than M04/5/6, maybe there isn't one since it's new and
there probably isn't all that much demand just for Money.

"Steve" <steven_morrison69[at]hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> by any chance know any password recoveries for money 2006? I forgot mine
> on one of my important files



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Old 11-21-2006, 08:15 AM
Steve
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Hello
If you setup a passport with the money file the password will change
with the passport change so the backu password will change
Dick, by any chance know any password recoveries for money 2006? I forgot
mine on one of my important files
Steve
"Dick Watson" <littlegreengecko[at]mind-enufalready-spring.com> wrote in
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> Great question. Answer? Got me. But my suspicion is that the password
> would be the one you were using when you backed up the file. Were I you'
> I'd test it to know for sure. Another reason to periodically test your
> backups is to make sure they really are.
> But were I you, I wouldn't get too comfortable thinking that the password
> is some kind of industrial strength security. Search in google for
> microsoft money password recovery. You'll get my point. Also, I don't
> believe they encrypt the data, even if you do use a password. Therefore
> the contents of the file will have some visible data even if Money won't
> open the file.
> "chetan6" <chetan6[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:7D6940DC-7253-4E49-880F-C7A61D34911E[at]microsoft.com...
> > Let me know your thoughts.



 
Old 11-21-2006, 04:10 AM
Dick Watson
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Default Re: Money Backup File Security

Great question. Answer? Got me. But my suspicion is that the password would
be the one you were using when you backed up the file. Were I you' I'd test
it to know for sure. Another reason to periodically test your backups is to
make sure they really are.

But were I you, I wouldn't get too comfortable thinking that the password is
some kind of industrial strength security. Search in google for microsoft
money password recovery. You'll get my point. Also, I don't believe they
encrypt the data, even if you do use a password. Therefore the contents of
the file will have some visible data even if Money won't open the file.

"chetan6" <chetan6[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Let me know your thoughts.


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Old 11-21-2006, 03:02 AM
chetan6
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Default Money Backup File Security

I regularly take backup of my money file. I secure my money software with a
password also. My question is regarding the security of the backup file.

When I take a backup do I need to remember the password also? Let's say I
took a backup a month ago and after that I changed my money password. And for
reasons unknown I forgot the password which I had set when I took the backup.
In the event of failure when I try to restore it from that backup will it ask
me for a password? If yes, which one? If not - then is it not a security
breach considering the fact that the backup CD might be stolen and somebody
else can load my personal data on their computer.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks and Have a Great Day.
 

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