When I last opened 2005 it came up saying it didn't close properly the last
time I used it. Since then I've received messages that a .tmp file didn't
close and that my file didn't close properly. I've tried restoring from the
back up and also downloading the latest version of Money to try. So far
nothing has worked. In the new version I get messages saying either my
e-mail or password is not correct. I've gone through the repair process in
both versions with no luck either. I'd like to hear any other ideas. I am
able to open other Money files so it appears to be an issue with my data file.

THANKS

"Cal Learner-- MVP" wrote:

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In microsoft.public.money, Tony wrote:

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I suspect you have a pretty old version for those backups if your
backup fit onto two floppies. You don't say what version of Money is
installed.

I would copy each file from the backup floppies to the same
directory/folder. This will give you an extra backup and will
separate any problems of reading the floppy media from some other
potential problem. This is not the common way, and it is not
usually necessary. But especially if it is my only backup, I would
consider the copy to hard disk step.

The files will be named *d1.mbf and *d2.mbf .

In WE, double-click the *d1.mbf file. That should launch Money and
start the restore. When Money prompts for the next diskette, click
OK.

If you are restoring directly from floppy diskette, you can insert
the first floppy and double click the *d1.mbf file. Change
diskettes when prompted.

You will have a chance to change the location or filename for where
the restored data will go. If this is a different computer, it is
especially good to browse to a location. The old location may not
even exist.

I have reinstalled Windows, prior to which I made a backup my ms money files
on two floppy discs. I've reinstalled MS Money but when I try to restore my
files I get a message saying the file data is corrupt or its from a different
money program. Can anyone tell how I can redeem these files as I have a
considerable amount of history I wish to retain.
Tony
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Is that some one at the door!