It worked! Oh, yeah, I'll definitely get a CD from a real store. Staples
currently has them for free (after rebate) if you buy the $30 Tax-Cut
software package.

Last week I took my laptop to work and did windows update (via the
high-speed internet connection) for the first time in 10 months. I suspect
one of the updates broke my old version of Money.

Aaron

"Dick Watson" <littlegreengecko[at]mind-enufalready-spring.com> wrote in
message news:%23mozPocMHHA.4384[at]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
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If it works and if you decide to buy it, please go to the store and buy a
real copy with a real CD. It may save a LOT of grief in the future if you
need to reinstall.

"Aaron Garber" <aaron.piclist[at]gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eyFpyybMHHA.2236[at]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
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"Cal Learner-- MVP" <via_newsgroup[at]please.tnx> wrote in message
news:9dlvp2tpll993acm3ttk7g9s42q8k4op0q[at]4ax.com...
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Sorry, forgot to mention I already tried this.

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Didn't know a free trial existed... downloading now!

Aaron

In microsoft.public.money, Cal Learner-- MVP wrote:

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.... and those chances are very good, IMO.

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In microsoft.public.money, Aaron Garber wrote:

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You could try reinstalling if you have the CD.
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The same as if you download and install the free trial. Then you
could later upgrade that trial by buying a CD at your local store.

I have a strange problem with Money2001.

I can't open my files. It asks for my password and after I enter it, a box
pops up saying, "Microsoft Money has encountered a problem and needs to
close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I've tried opening some backups that I have achirved from clear back from
September - still no luck.

Any suggestions?

If I buy the latest version, what are the chances it will open my old 2001
version file?

Aaron