Comments on: Money management software review: Microsoft Money http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/ The latest personal finance news and information Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:04:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dan Bailey http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-10656 Dan Bailey Wed, 04 May 2011 20:16:41 +0000 #comment-10656 Hi Tony, I have been using Money for many years. Just because it is labelled 2005 doesn't mean that its dated. Its still the best as far as I am concerned. I am using windows 7 and Money 2005 and it works fine. I have it installed the software on a 64 bit laptop (windows 7 pre) and also a 32 bit desktop (windows ultimate) and they both access my money file. Has MS Money installed on your PC and allowed you to open it to the first opening screen asking you to either open an account or make a new file? I am going to try and explain this so I hope it makes sense. Do not try to open your existing money data file with the newly installed MS Money. Start by opening the MS Money and open a new file with a fictitious account, don't worry you will not be using this file it is purely to allow you to update Money. Money should at some point say that there is an update available or click on the update in help menu. The software usually finds the update itself. Let the software update and then restart. Now select your existing file which you wanted to open and hopefully it will work. Money had an update applied a long time ago which also converted your data file to work with the update applied to Money. You are basically trying to open your updated data file with a new install of Money which as yet has not been updated. Hope that makes sense and it works for you. Regards Dan Hi Tony,

I have been using Money for many years. Just because it is labelled 2005 doesn’t mean that its dated. Its still the best as far as I am concerned.

I am using windows 7 and Money 2005 and it works fine. I have it installed the software on a 64 bit laptop (windows 7 pre) and also a 32 bit desktop (windows ultimate) and they both access my money file.

Has MS Money installed on your PC and allowed you to open it to the first opening screen asking you to either open an account or make a new file?

I am going to try and explain this so I hope it makes sense.

Do not try to open your existing money data file with the newly installed MS Money. Start by opening the MS Money and open a new file with a fictitious account, don’t worry you will not be using this file it is purely to allow you to update Money. Money should at some point say that there is an update available or click on the update in help menu. The software usually finds the update itself.

Let the software update and then restart. Now select your existing file which you wanted to open and hopefully it will work.

Money had an update applied a long time ago which also converted your data file to work with the update applied to Money. You are basically trying to open your updated data file with a new install of Money which as yet has not been updated.

Hope that makes sense and it works for you.

Regards

Dan

]]> By: Tony Dickinson http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-10602 Tony Dickinson Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:24:48 +0000 #comment-10602 I have been using Microsoft Money program for about 15 years – the latest version that I have being “Microsoft Money 2005” I have had to change to a new computer which has “Windows 7” operating system. (my old computer ran on “Windows XP”). I have now discovered that Microsoft discontinued the Money programs in 2009? I have tried to transfer the Money program along with all historical data on to my new computer but it appears that it is not compatible with Windows 7. Can you please advise if there is a way to transfer Microsoft Money (or an alternative) on to my new computer in order that I can retain all historical data? Many thanks TD I have been using Microsoft Money program for about 15 years – the latest version that I have being “Microsoft Money 2005”

I have had to change to a new computer which has “Windows 7” operating system. (my old computer ran on “Windows XP”). I have now discovered that Microsoft discontinued the Money programs in 2009?

I have tried to transfer the Money program along with all historical data on to my new computer but it appears that it is not compatible with Windows 7.

Can you please advise if there is a way to transfer Microsoft Money (or an alternative) on to my new computer in order that I can retain all historical data?

Many thanks

TD

]]> By: Maj http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-10053 Maj Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:59:59 +0000 #comment-10053 with all this rich software around it will easily beat pen and paper. I have used banktree for a number of years now. Its rich in features and has grown into a very popular easy to use tool for personal. Put it this its not the all singing and dancing software like microsofts products but it does exactly what it says on the tin. Manages your money. The good thing is it works for windows7 and so easy to migrate from quicken or any other products that are now becoming unsupported in the uk. Would recommend banktree to anyone. with all this rich software around it will easily beat pen and paper.
I have used banktree for a number of years now. Its rich in features and has grown into a very popular easy to use tool for personal. Put it this its not the all singing and dancing software like microsofts products but it does exactly what it says on the tin. Manages your money. The good thing is it works for windows7 and so easy to migrate from quicken or any other products that are now becoming unsupported in the uk. Would recommend banktree to anyone.

]]> By: Granto of Probate http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-9628 Granto of Probate Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:30:23 +0000 #comment-9628 Call me old fashioned, but does one really need a computer program to keep track of one's personal finances. Pencil and paper work just fine for most folk I know, and if your affairs get really complex beyond what you could manage on an excell type spreadsheet, perhaps it might be time to consider taking on an accountant Call me old fashioned, but does one really need a computer program to keep track of one’s personal finances. Pencil and paper work just fine for most folk I know, and if your affairs get really complex beyond what you could manage on an excell type spreadsheet, perhaps it might be time to consider taking on an accountant

]]> By: GaryR http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-2506 GaryR Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:08 +0000 #comment-2506 Microsoft have announced that they are withdrawing their personal finance application, Microsoft Money Plus (previously known as Microsoft Money). No explanation other than "the market has changed". You won't even be able to register the software on their website soon. Further details on Microsoft's own site here: http://www.microsoft.com/MONEY/default.mspx Why not try the British product "Personal Accountz" (full review elsewhere on this site) Microsoft have announced that they are withdrawing their personal finance application, Microsoft Money Plus (previously known as Microsoft Money). No explanation other than “the market has changed”. You won’t even be able to register the software on their website soon.

Further details on Microsoft’s own site here: http://www.microsoft.com/MONEY/default.mspx

Why not try the British product “Personal Accountz” (full review elsewhere on this site)

]]> By: Terry Lyddon http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-1145 Terry Lyddon Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:10:06 +0000 #comment-1145 I haave been using a quicken accounts programme for some years and I am thinking of changing to a new product. Is it possible to transfer my existing data. If so is it difficult? I haave been using a quicken accounts programme for some years and
I am thinking of changing to a new product. Is it possible to transfer my existing data.
If so is it difficult?

]]> By: GavinP http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-677 GavinP Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:43:47 +0000 #comment-677 I'm using http://www.whostolemymoney.co.uk for my personal budgeting and managing my property. Well worth a look. I’m using http://www.whostolemymoney.co.uk for my personal budgeting and managing my property. Well worth a look.

]]> By: jeza http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-611 jeza Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:07:23 +0000 #comment-611 For the past few months I have been using a personal finance package from a UK company Banktree http://www.banktree.co.uk seems to do the job, its good value for money and you get free support. For the past few months I have been using a personal finance package from a UK company Banktree http://www.banktree.co.uk seems to do the job, its good value for money and you get free support.

]]> By: Sonnyt http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-499 Sonnyt Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:12:28 +0000 #comment-499 Surely we have sufficient skill in UK to develop suitable accounting software along with other products. Why must everything be done in other countries, we are in need of useful and constructive employment here! Surely we have sufficient skill in UK to develop suitable accounting software along with other products. Why must everything be done in other countries, we are in need of useful and constructive employment here!

]]> By: James http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/feature/money-management-software-review-microsoft-money/#comment-461 James Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:25:06 +0000 #comment-461 "This means it can be had for the relatively low price of around £20" It seems to cost a fortune on Amazon. Any idea where I can get it for £20? “This means it can be had for the relatively low price of around £20″

It seems to cost a fortune on Amazon. Any idea where I can get it for £20?

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