Windows XP Microsoft Money 5

[papat]

Have been backing up my checking book on floppies,and these files have an mbf ext. I have purchased a new system but has no floppie. I have been able to get my last mbf backup file to my new computer,but can't open it up in Micro Money 5. How do I resolve this problem and be able to open this mbf file up? Thanks

 

[SlimJim]

I think it is necessary to open Money and use the Restore Backup item in the File menu.

 

[Abarbarian]

Buy an external Floppy theyare pretty cheap .
Use a mates pc to swap the floppy info to cd or usb stick.
Can you not install a floppy to the new pc?

 

[papat]

Thanks for your response. I think my major problem is opening up the mbf file I originally backed up so hopefully I can use it in my present Money app on this system. When I try to restore the mbf file, the app. calls for a mny file and says the mbf file is not a legit money file and also might be corrupt. Thanks

 

[SlimJim]

If you still have access to your old system you could try exporting the individual accounts as .qif files and then importing them into a new money file.

If you have numerous backups on floppy then Abarbarian's suggestion is well worth considering; you may find at least one fairly recent backup which works.