Microsoft briefly flirted with the use of Microsoft Money as a mobile companion application on the Handheld PC, and dropped support in favour of developing its Pocket PC versions.
In an official capacity, the Handheld PC version of Microsoft Money is only capable of communicating with Money 2000 and 2001. HPC:Factor has generated some modified client sets which enables users of later Microsoft Money versions to synchronise with their desktop PC via ActiveSync.
Requirements
Host PC System Requirements:
- Money 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 - English Language
- Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 SP2 or higher
Handheld PC System Requirements:
Money 2000 & 2001
- Windows CE 2.0, Handheld PC Professional
- SH3, SH4, MIPS, StrongARM
- 400KB Storage Space
Money 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
- Windows CE 3.0 (HPC2000) or higher
- SH3, MIPS, StrongArm, ARM720
- 350KB Storage Space
More Information
The HPC:Factor Microsoft Money Sync Updates are not officially sanctioned by the Microsoft Corporation. No technical support is available from Microsoft regarding the sync updates. Always ensure that you have made a backup of your Money file before making any changes to the database.
Please note that Windows 95 users may have problems with the host installers, other 9x users may experience problems depending upon the configuration of their systems. Please report success and failures to us on both the installers as well as the synchronisation process.
Installation Procedure
The following outlines the installation procedure for the Microsoft Money Sync updates. The procedure must be followed in full and in the order specified below.
Prerequisites:
- ActiveSync 3.8 must be installed on your PC and have a working partnership with your Handheld PC
- A compatible version of Microsoft Money must already be installed on your PC and have an associated .mny database file
WARNING:Backup your MS Money File before proceeding. HPC:Factor accepts no liability for any damage or loss of data caused by installing these software updates.
Money 2000 & 2001
- Run the host installed (Download Step 1)
- The Installer will automatically make changes to your Money Installation and will attempt to install the Money Viewer onto your Handheld PC
- Once installed, disconnect and reconnect your Handheld PC to begin synchronisation.
Money 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
- Exit Microsoft Money and disconnect your Handheld PC from ActiveSync
- Install the Host PC Sync Update set for your version of Microsoft Money on your PC (Download Step 1)
- Reboot your PC to complete extension registration (Required)
- Install the Money Viewer on your H/PC (Download Step 2). For Money versions greater than and 2001, this must be undertaken manually (See CESDS0047 for instructions on installing CAB files).
- Install the Sync update on your Handheld PC (Download Step 3)
- Soft reset your Handheld PC as per the manufacturers instructions
- Synchronise your H/PC. Note: If ActiveSync has not registered the presence of Money automatically, click Tools > Options and enable Money Sync support.
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