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     ReadMe File for Microsoft Money 99 Version 7.0
                       July, 1998
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        (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1998


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CONTENTS
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  1: Installing Money 99 Requires Hard Disk Space On Windows Drive
  2: Running Money 99 And Money 98 On The Same Computer
  3: Money Not Compatible With Internet Explorer 5.0 Beta
  4: Money Not Compatible With Windows NT 5.0 Beta
  5: Run Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack #3
  6: File Size and Money 99
  7: Internet Connections Require WinSock-Compliant ISP
  8: Restart Windows After Upgrading Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  9: Internet Explorer Security Settings
 10: Internet Options May Cause Money 99 Areas To Wash Out
 11: MSN Offers Two Free Hours Per Month to Money 99 Retail Users
 12: Setting Up For Visa ePay On A New Computer
 13: Windows NT Error If You Remove Remote-Access Service
 14: Cannot Access Some Features on Windows NT with User Rights
 15: Money 99 On Windows 98 Hangs if Modem Not Plugged In To Phone Line
 16: Windows 98 Issues with U.S. Robotics ISDN Modem and Regular Modem
 17: Disable Remote WinSock If You Dial Up Directly To the Internet
 18: Trouble With Online Services Using Internet Explorer 5.0
 19: Printer Drivers
 20: Continuous Feed Wallet Checks On Windows NT
 21: Printing Partial Sheets Of Checks On Sheet Feed Printers
 22: Tour, Video, and Audio Help Requirements
 23: How to Install Microsoft Video Codecs in Windows 95 & Windows 98
 24: How to Install Microsoft Video Codecs in Windows NT 4.0
 25: Display Color Settings
 26: IntelliPoint Universal Scrolling Jumps in Personal Profile
 27: How To Obtain Euro Currency Symbol

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1: Installing Money 99 Requires Hard Disk Space On Windows Drive

When you install Money 99, Money requires that you install Internet
Explorer 4.01 SP1, if it is not already on your computer. This
requires up to 60 MB of disk space on the drive Windows is installed
on. After installing Internet Explorer, you can choose the drive you
want to install Money 99 onto.

NOTE: If you already have Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01, installing
Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 will require less space.

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2: Running Money 99 And Money 98 On The Same Computer

Installing Money 99 on the same computer as Money 98 prevents Money
98 from working correctly. If you want to go back to your earlier
version of Money, you should uninstall Money 99 and reinstall Money
98 from the original disk(s).

If you use Online Services in Money 98, you will need to go through
Step 2: Investigate Offerings in the Online Services area again after
reinstalling Money 98.

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3: Money Not Compatible With Internet Explorer 5.0 Beta

Please upgrade to the released version of Internet Explorer 5.0
before using Money.

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4: Money Not Compatible With Windows NT 5.0 Beta

Please upgrade to the final release of Windows NT 5.0 to use Money 99.

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5: Run Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack #3

If you are running Windows NT 4.0, you need to install Windows NT
Service Pack #3 (or later) in order to use Money 99 successfully.
Follow these steps:

1. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/support.

2. Click Drivers and Other Downloads.

3. Click Service Packs.

4. Click Windows NT Server and Workstation.

5. Click 4.0.

6. For U.S. and Canadian users, click the following link:

   128-BIT.TXT: How To Obtain the 128-bit version of Windows NT 4.0
   Service Pack 3.

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6: File Size and Money 99

The file format used by Money 99 lets the Money team create powerful
features such as the Advisor FYI, the Lifetime Planner, and the
Monthly Report (all available for Financial Suite users). You might
notice that your converted Money 99 file is bigger than your old
Money 95 or Money 97 file. It might be slightly larger than your
Money 98 data file.

However, you'll find that Money's backup files are much smaller than
your regular file -- so if you need to take your data file to another
computer, you'll want to use the File/Backup command.

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7: Internet Connections Require WinSock-Compliant ISP

Money 99 allows you to make many connections to the Internet to
gather information and advice about your finances. To connect to the
Internet you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that works
directly with the 32-bit WinSock included with Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT.

Most full-service Internet providers (those not requiring custom
software to access their service) will support the 32-bit WinSock.
If you have questions about your Internet connection compatibility,
ask your ISP if it supports the Windows 32-bit WinSock.

NOTE: If your ISP is America Online, make sure that you are using
America Online Version 3.0a for Windows 95 or a higher-released
(not preview) version.

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8: Restart Windows After Upgrading Internet Service Provider (ISP)

If you install new software from your ISP, you should restart Windows
before attempting to make an Internet connection in Money. Failure to
restart after upgrading your ISP software may cause miscellaneous
errors in Money 99.

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9: Internet Explorer Security Settings

The following security settings are recommended when making Internet
connections in Money.

1. On the Money Tools menu, choose Connection Settings.

2. In the Internet Explorer Properties dialog box, click Security.

3. From the Zone drop-down, choose Internet Zone.

4. From the buttons below, click High (most secure).

Note: IE 4.01 SP1 or later is required to run Money, but Money still
allows you to use your default browser.

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10: Internet Options May Cause Money 99 Areas To Wash Out

If you modify your Internet Explorer Multimedia settings and clear
the Show Pictures check box, several places in Money may appear
washed out and the text may be unreadable. Follow these steps to
resolve the problem:

1. On the Tools menu, click Connection Settings.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Scroll down until you see the Multimedia section.

4. Check the Show Pictures box.

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11: MSN Offers Two Free Hours Per Month to Money 99 Retail Users

The Microsoft Network (MSN) and Microsoft Money 99 have teamed up
to provide you with two hours of Internet access per month. This
should allow you to take full advantage of Money's Internet
features at no charge.

To install MSN on Windows 95, follow these steps:

1. Insert your Money 99 CD-ROM.

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Run.

3. In the Run dialog box, enter D:\msn\setup.exe (where D is your
   CD-ROM Drive).

4. Click OK.

To install MSN on Windows 98, follow these steps:

1. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then
   click Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.

3. In the Components list on the Windows Setup tab, check Online
   Services, click OK, and then follow the instructions to complete
   the installation.

   NOTE: You may be prompted to insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM.

After the installation is complete, on the taskbar, click Start,
point to Run, point to Program Files, point to Online Services,
and click The Microsoft Network.

NOTE: If you are running Windows 98, do not install the version of
MSN found on the Money 99 CD-ROM, as this version is not intended
for Windows 98. Install the MSN version available on the Windows
98 CD-ROM.

This offer is for users of the Windows 95 operating system or later
and includes MSN client access software only. You must additionally
subscribe to MSN to access the service. Offer expires December 31,
1999. Two free hours/month is available through 12/31/99. Each
additional hour will be billed at $2.50/hr (U.S). After 12/31/99,
customers will be charged the then-current rate for MSN's standard
membership plan. This offer is available to new members of MSN in
the 50 United States and the District of Columbia only. A credit
card is required. MSN premium charges, access charges (if access
is purchased from a provider other than MSN), local phone and/or
long distance toll charges may apply. Access availability may be
affected by local market network activity and capacity.

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12: Setting Up For Visa ePay On A New Computer

VISA ePay offered stand-alone bill payment for Money customers
beginning in 1997. In 1998, VISA ePay stopped offering this service
to new customers, but continues to support their current customers.

If you upgrade from a previous version of Money and use VISA ePay,
Money allows you to continue this service. However, if you install
Money on a new computer, or remove and reinstall Money on your
original computer, you need to follow special configuration steps.

To set up VISA ePay, see the Resolving Manual Setup for Visa
ePay.htm file stored in the Money\WebCache folder. To open this file,
use the following steps:

1. On the Start menu, click Run.

2. In the Open box, type the following, including the quotation marks:

      "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\Webcache\Resolving Manual
      Setup for Visa Epay.htm"

   and click OK.

   NOTE: If you installed Money to a different location, you need to
   alter the path accordingly.

3. This opens the file in your default browser.

4. Follow the instructions to configure Money to work with VISA ePay.

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13: Windows NT Error If You Remove Remote-Access Service

If you are running Money 99 on a Windows NT 4.0 system and remove
Remote Access Service (RAS) after establishing a RAS Internet
connection method, Money reports an error if you attempt to make an
Internet connection.

If you are running Dr. Watson for Windows NT, Dr. Watson reports an
application error in MSMONEY.exe at Address 0x00000000.

If you are not running Dr. Watson, Windows NT reports an Application
Error that states:

   The instruction at "0x00000000" referenced memory at "0x00000000".
   The memory could not be "read".

Reinstall Remote Access Service to resolve this error. Refer to
Windows Help for instructions on installing Remote Access Service
on Windows NT.

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14: Cannot Access Some Features On Windows NT With User Rights

When you Update Internet Information, Investigate Offerings in
Online, or access other areas that save settings to the Windows
Registry, you may receive error messages unless you are logged on
to Windows NT with a User Name that has Administrative rights to
your machine. To have full access to all of Money's features, you
should run Money when logged on with Administrator rights.

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15: Money 99 On Windows 98 Hangs If Modem Not Plugged In To Phone Line

Money may hang in the Initializing and Contacting Server portion of
the Call Progress dialog box. This occurs if you are using Windows
98 and try to make a direct modem connection in Money 99 while the
modem is not connected to a phone line, You cannot use any other
Windows 98 modem application.

The solution is to restart Windows, and make sure that the modem is
plugged in to the phone line before attempting to make a direct
modem connection.

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16: Windows 98 Issues With U.S. Robotics ISDN Modem And Regular Modem

If you are using Windows 98 and have a U.S. Robotics 128k ISDN adapter
installed, Money 99 may hang or return the following error message
when you try to connect to your online banking service provider:

   Money could not complete the call due to a problem with your
   modem installation.

For information on how to troubleshoot this error, please refer to
the Microsoft Knowledge Base article, "Money: Online Banking Hangs
with U.S. Robotics ISDN Adapter Installed." This article is available
at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q160/0/51.asp.

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17: Disable Remote WinSock If You Dial Up Directly To The Internet

If you are establishing Dial-Up connections directly to the Internet
(using an Internet Service Provider or Dial-Up connection through
MSN), you need to disable Remote WinSock. You may not need to
disable Remote WinSock if you are dialing into a LAN or using a
corporate Intranet. Consult your network administrator.

1. Click Start, Settings, and then choose Control Panel.
2. Click WinSock Proxy Client.
3. Clear the checkbox for "Enable WinSock Proxy Client."

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18: Trouble With Online Services Using Internet Explorer 5.0

If you install Money 99 after you've installed the final release of
Internet Explorer 5.0, you might need to download Microsoft Strong
Encryption from the Money Web site in order to use Online
Services. Install this fix ONLY if you are using Internet Explorer
5.0 and have received an error message telling you that you need a
higher level of data encryption.

You can download the 128-bit Microsoft Strong Encryption from
http://www.microsoft.com/money/security.

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19: Printer Drivers

If you experience problems printing in Money 99, you should get an
updated driver from the printer manufacturer. This is often the first
step in troubleshooting printing problems.

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20: Continuous Feed Wallet Checks On Windows NT

If you are using continuous feed (dot-matrix) checks on Windows NT,
Money skips two checks after the fourth check in a series.
For this reason, wallet sized continuous feed checks are not
recommended for Windows NT users.

If you must use continuous feed wallet checks on a Windows NT system,
you should not print more than four checks at a time.

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21: Printing Partial Sheets Of Checks On Sheet Feed Printers

Money defines a partial sheet of checks as when you have removed at
least one of the checks from a single sheet prior to loading the sheet
of checks into the printer. Money prints partial sheets of checks in
landscape mode. (This orientation is similar to how you print an
envelope.)
Printing partial sheets of checks (single-sheet style) is not
supported by all laser or inkjet-printers. Due to the feed
mechanisms of some printers, it is difficult to align and print on
partial sheets of checks.

The following printers have been tested and shown to have problems
printing partial checks in Money:

   Apple Color LW 12/660
   Canon Bubble-Jet BJC 4550
   Canon Bubble-Jet BJC-610
   Epson Stylus 1520
   Epson Stylus 800
   Epson Stylus Color Esc/P 2
   HP Color Laser Jet 5
   HP Laser Jet 5000
   HP Laser Jet 6P
   HP Laser Jet Indra
   HP Laser Jet 4MV
   IBM 4019 Laser Printer
   Lexmark ExecJet IIC 4076
   Tektronix Phaser 360

If your printer has difficulty feeding partial checks in landscape
mode, you can order Laser Voucher checks that never have partial
sheets. You can also print Laser Standard or Laser Wallet checks in
batches of three.

Depending on the feed mechanism of the printer, the following method
might work to feed partial check sheets:

1. Load the partial sheet into the printer as if it were a full sheet.
   Push the sheet all the way into the tray.

2. From the File menu, choose Print Checks.

3. Verify that the number of checks to print equals the number of checks
   remaining on your partial sheet. If the number of checks to print
   is incorrect, follow these steps:

   a. Click Selected Checks.

   b. Select up to the number of checks remaining on the partial
      sheet.

   c. Click OK.

4. Make sure to enter the correct check number for the first check.

5. In answer to the question "How many checks are on the first page?",
   select Three. This causes Money to print in Portrait orientation.


NOTE: Harland, the provider of checks for Microsoft Money, offers a
Laser Form Leader (order # FL-L ) that you can use to feed partial
sheets of checks through a printer in portrait orientation.

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22: Tour, Video, And Audio Help Requirements

 --You must have the Money 99 CD in your CD-ROM drive in order to
   view any of Money's multimedia tours or videos.

 --The Money Tours, Video Help and Audio Help are not available in
   all versions of Money. These are not available if you downloaded
   the Trial version of Money 99 from the Web. If Money came
   pre-installed on your new computer, these may or may not be
   available, depending upon the version on Money installed by your
   computer manufacturer .

 --To run the Tour you need to have RLE Codecs installed. See below.

 --The Tours, Videos, and Audio Help are best experienced when your
   speakers are turned on and the volume is set appropriately.

 --To run the Tours and Videos, you must have Netshow 2.0 or later
   and IE 4.01 SP1 or later installed. Money installs these
   automatically when you install Money 99 and Internet Explorer.
   If you have manually removed either of these applications, you'll
   need to reinstall.

   If you need to reinstall Internet Explorer, run the IE4setup.exe
   program from the IE folder on the Money CD-ROM.

   If you need to reinstall Netshow 2.0, run the Nsplay.exe program
   from the IE folder on the Money CD-ROM.

 --Your Internet Explorer security settings should be set to the
   default of Medium, or lower to run the Tours for the first time.

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23: How To Install Microsoft Video Codecs In Windows 95 & Windows 98

Video Codecs are used to play compressed files by decompressing them
in memory. Adding a specific Codec lets you play files compressed in
that file format. Money uses the Microsoft RLE Video Codec to
display the tours and the Help videos.

If the Microsoft Video Codec is not installed, use the following
steps to install the Codec:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware.

2. For Windows 95, click Next, click No, and then click Next.
   For Windows 98, click Next twice, then click No, and click Next
   again.

3. Click Sound, Video, And Game Controllers, and then click Next.

4. Click Microsoft Video Codecs from the manufacturers list, then
   select RLE.

5. Click OK.

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24: How To Install Microsoft Video Codecs In Windows NT 4.0

1. In Start/Settings/Control Panel, double-click Multimedia.

2. On the Devices tab, click Add.

3. Select Microsoft RLE CODEC from the list of drivers.

4. Click OK.

5. Click OK to close Multimedia Properties.

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25: Display Color Settings

While Money 99 contains some color scheme options that may work in
16-color mode, Money 99 was designed to work in 256-color mode or
higher.

The Money 99 multimedia tours and help videos are designed to work in
256-color mode or higher. If you run these in 16-color mode, the tours
and videos may run slowly or may be illegible. For this reason, it is
highly recommended that the tour and videos never be run using this
color setting.

To check/change your color mode, follow these steps:

1. On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click
    Control Panel.

2. Double-click Display.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. Check the Color Palette setting to see which mode your computer
   is running in. If your video card supports 256 colors, you'll
   see that option in the Color Palette drop-down menu.

5. Choose 256 Color from the list, and then click OK. Windows will
   ask if you want to restart your computer so the change can take
   effect.

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26: IntelliPoint 2.2 Universal Scrolling Jumps In Personal Profile

When you review the questions asked by the Personal Profile, the
screen may jump around if you try to use the IntelliPoint software
version 2.2 Universal Scrolling feature. Money 99 includes built-in
support for the IntelliPoint wheel. Universal scrolling is not
required. You can disable Universal Scrolling when using Money.
Follow these steps.

1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control
   Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse icon to launch the Mouse Properties
   dialog box.

3. On the Wheel tab, click the Exceptions button.

4. In the Exceptions for Universal Scrolling dialog box, click the
   Add button

5. In the Filename box, type:

      C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\Msmoney.exe

   and click Open.

   NOTE: If you installed Money in a location other than the
   default installation path, type the correct location.

6. Click Close, and then click OK.

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27: How To Obtain Euro Currency Symbol

If you enable Money 99 for the Euro currency, Money may not correctly
display the Euro currency symbol. For more information on this issue,
refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article, "Money 99: How to
Obtain the Euro Symbol." This article is available at http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q15/6/181.asp.

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