Microsoft KB Archive/167189

Money 5.0: Using AT&T WorldNet 1.2 as Internet Provider

PSS ID Number: Q167189 Article last modified on 12-06-1997

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Money, version 5.0 for Windows 95 == 

= SUMMARY =

This article explains how to setup and use AT&T WorldNet Services version 1.2 and AT&T WorldNet as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for Money. Money 5.0 allows you to download Internet Quotes and download bank statement information from the Internet. Money also allows you to access the MoneyZone and other Internet Web sites from within Money.

NOTE: This article presumes that you have an account with AT&T WorldNet and no other ISP installed on your computer that might interfere with the installation of AT&T WorldNet. If you have difficulty with any of the steps outlined in this article, contact AT&T WorldNet for assistance.

= MORE INFORMATION =

AT&T WorldNet version 1.2 installs Internet Explorer (IE) version 3.0 and supports Schannel.dll and Wsock32.dll, two files needed for Money 5.0.

Setting Up AT&T WorldNet As Your ISP
To use AT&T WorldNet as your ISP, follow these steps to set up Internet Explorer correctly:

  Install the latest version of AT&T WorldNet from either software disks, or from the Internet. Make sure that you install the version for Windows 95 with IE 3.01. NOTE: If you have downloaded a newer version of IE 3.0x from the Microsoft Web Site you will be asked if you want to keep the current .dll files. Select the default to keep all current .dll’s or other files during the Setup process.   Right-click The Internet on your desktop and then click Properties on the shortcut menu.   On the Connection tab, make sure that the “Connect To The Internet As Needed” is selected.   In “Use The Following Dial-Up Networking Connection” list, select the AT&T connection.   Make sure that “Connect Through A Proxy Server” is clear and click OK. 

To Use AT&T WorldNet As Your ISP in Money
To use AT&T WorldNet as your ISP with Money, do the following:


 * 1) Start Money and click Account Manager.
 * 2) In Account Manager, select the account you want to setup for Online Services and click Account Details.
 * 3) Click “Select Online Services”. This launches the Online Services Setup Wizard.
 * 4) When prompted to choose an Internet connection method, select the AT&T connection in the “Use My Internet Service Provider From The List Below” list.
 * 5) Complete the Online Services Setup Wizard, enabling all appropriate accounts for Online Services.

NOTE: Connect to AT&T WorldNet prior to accessing any Internet services from Money.

AT&T WorldNet Services 1.2 for Windows 95 is manufactured by AT&T WorldNet, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

Additional query words: w_money American Express Amex OFC

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