Restoring Money backup file FAQs

How do I restore my default backup file?

1. On the File menu, click Restore Backup.
2. Click Restore from a backup file, and then click Next.
3. Click Restore from default backup file, and then click Restore.
4. Change the file location if you want, and then click Restore again.

Make sure you give the newly restored file a new name so that it will not over-write any existing files.

Important If you've made electronic payments or downloaded transaction records since you last backed up the file, you may want to download recent transactions to make sure your records are up to date.

How do I restore a different backup file?

1. On the File menu, click Restore Backup.
2. Click Restore from a backup file, and then click Next.
3. Click Open a different backup file, and then click Next.

Money searches your hard disk for backup files and shows a list of available files.

4. In the list of backup files, click the file you want to restore, and then click Restore.
5. In the Save in box, select the folder where you want to store the backup file.
6. In the File name box, enter a name for the backup file, and then click OK.

How do I know which file to choose?

Your default backup file is probably the best candidate for restoration. To create the default, Money simply copies your Money file to your hard disk.

If you want to restore a file from a diskette or CD, choose Open a different backup file during restoration, and then select the file you want. If you have multiple backup files, review the dates they were last modified and select the most recent.

How do I move my Money file to a different computer?

First, back up your Money file onto a diskette.

1. On the File menu, click Back up.
2. Insert a diskette in your floppy drive.
3. Click Back up to floppy menu, and make sure the floppy drive is selected.
4. Click OK.

Note If your Money file is large, you may require a number of diskettes.

Next, make sure Money is installed on the new computer. Open Money, and then follow the instructions for restoring a back up file above.

What if the file I've restored doesn't look like the most current one I backed up?

You can try the restoration process again. If your default backup file isn't the most recent, try one or more of the files that you may have backed up to a diskette or CD.

I'm trying to restore a file from a diskette or CD, and I'm having problems.

Try copying the backup file from the diskette or CD to your hard disk. Then, try restoring the file from there.

What if Money says that the backup file I'm trying to restore is corrupt?

Sometimes, diskettes can become damaged. Try restoring either the default backup file on your hard disk, or the most recent file you backed up before the corrupted file.