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[Jett]-CRX · 07-23-03, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by animoose
MS Money 2003 does not work with PPC 2003. When you try to install it, it blocks you from doing so.

... You can't expect Microsoft to be compatible with Microsoft, after all.

This is not actually correct. While it does block it from installing, I've heard that you can install it manually and it will work. I'm going to try it tonight when I get home.

I can't seem to link to the instructions for some reason... here they are...

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Follow these instructions and you should be able to install Money for the PPC (2003 version):

1. With the PPC in the cradle and ActiveSync running, start the installation of Pocket Money for Money 2003 on the desktop.

2. Go through the normal install routine, following the prompts on the desktop machine.

3. When the PPC pops up an error message, don't clear it. Instead, open File Explorer on the PPC. (I don't know if the error message needs to remain open, but without having experimented, I suggest leaving it on screen for now.)

4. Browse to "My Device /Windows /AppMgr /Install" and tap-and-hold on the file that is in that folder. (This is the one caveat... your folder may end up being different, but something tells me that this is the folder you should look in). The file should be obviously related to Pocket Money.

5. When the menu appears, choose copy.

6. Still using File Explorer on the PPC, browse to "My Device /Temp" and paste the file in this new folder.

7. Once the file appears in this new folder, single tap the file. The installation will begin on its own.

8. Close the error message from the original installation.

9. After you have successfully installed Money, with the PPC in the cradle, explore the PPC (use Explore from within ActiveSync).

10. Browse to "My Device /Windows" and look for "MoneyCE".

11. Right click on this file and choose "Create a shortcut".

12. Move this shortcut to "My Device /Windows /Start Menu /Programs" to finish the install.

13. Rename this new shortcut as "Microsoft Money".

14. Remove the PPC from the cradle. Check the settings for the Money Conduit in ActiveSync, place the PPC back into the cradle, and away you go.

At this point, it should be working like a charm. Money shows up in the uninstall listing on the PPC, but I actually don't know if it will work or not. Good luck!