The big issue is that your existing data file won't upgrade and any attempt
to migrate the data will require an extensive manual process that loses a
lot of data along the way.

Every other issue probably pales by comparison. But the UK folks, primarily
Glyn Simpson and Bob Peel would better be able to address the details.

"Manish Chauhan" <ManishChauhan[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Given the limited upgrade choices and the unknown future of MS Money in the
UK market, is it possible to take my M04 UK edition and upgrade to M05/M06 US
edition?

I don't specially use Money to connect to the UK banks for statements.
However I do use the portfolio to get updated prices on UK securities/funds.
What are the drawbacks to upgrading to M05/M06 US version, if that is
feasible? What are the UK specific features that I miss out on by migrating
to US version of Money?

Manish

"Dick Watson" wrote:

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The UK folks might have some better answers, but here's what it appears like
from the colonies.

"Manish Chauhan" <ManishChauhan[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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2006 UK is unlikely at best. 2007 UK is also unlikely at best. Nobody knows
about a 2008 for the UK. They seem to be having a very hard time making a
business case for the investment in development.

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The changes from M05 to M06 and M07 are minor. It may rearrange some of your
categories silently. M06/7 are less insistent that the Essential * modes are
what most users prefer. M07 does add a new tool for clearing out accumulated
trash stuck in the file that has been remarkably effective at shrinking
files and improving performance and stability for **some** users. The cost
to use this method is a lot of manual effort re-entering all of your
scheduled bill information.

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I assume you meant via M05 to M06. From M04 it should make no difference.
But there is no M06/7 UK for you to upgrade to.

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When h*** freezes over? The jury is still out on M08 for the UK. As noted
above, even an M07 UK seems highly unlikely at this late date, though I'm
not sure there has been an official pronouncement on the subject.

See my response in the UK NG.

--
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.

"Manish Chauhan" <ManishChauhan[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I am currently using MS Money 2004 (UK version) and have been doing so since
early 2005. I generally upgrade to the latest version of Money at the start
of each year, but haven't done so in 2006 because of issues I have read about
on the upgrade to 2005. The questions I have are:

1. Should I upgrade to MS Money 2005 (UK version) or wait for 2006 UK version?
2. If I upgrade to MS Money 2005 or 2006 - what issues should I be aware of?
3. Is the upgrade to MS Money 2006 'smoother' if I first upgrade to 2006 or
it makes not difference?
4. When can I expect MS Money 2006 UK version to be available?


Manish