Microsoft KB Archive/163514

Money 5.0: Using AOL 3.0 for Windows 95 as Internet Provider

PSS ID Number: Q163514 Article last modified on 08-19-1998

WINDOWS:5.0

WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Money version 5.0 for Windows 95 == 

= SUMMARY =

Microsoft Money version 5.0 allows you to download Internet Quotes and download bank statement information through the Internet. Money also allows you to access the Money site and other Web sites from Money. This article explains how to setup and use America Online (AOL) version 3.0 for Windows 95 as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) with Money.

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

= MORE INFORMATION =

America Online version 3.0 for Windows is not a Windows 95 compatible Internet Service Provider. You must upgrade to America Online version 3.0 for Windows 95. This version uses the 32 bit Winsock files required by Money version 5.0.

To obtain the upgrade to the Windows 95 version of America Online, log on to AOL and access the keyword (CTRL+K): UPGRADE.

Setting Up AOL
When you upgrade, AOL writes a file called Setup95.exe in the AOL folder. Run this file to setup America Online for Windows 95. This installs the new version of AOL and installs Internet Explorer (IE) version 3.0. It creates an icon named “The Internet” on your Windows 95 desktop.

Setting Up AOL as Your ISP
To use AOL as your ISP, follow these steps to set up Internet Explorer correctly:

  Right-click on The Internet and then click Properties on the resulting shortcut menu.   On the Connection tab, make sure that the “Connect To The Internet As Needed” check box is clear.   Make sure that the “Connect Through A Proxy Server” check box is checked, then click Setting.   Under Servers, in the HTTP: text box type the following: ie3.proxy.aol.com   Click OK in both boxes.   Log on to AOL before trying to make a connection to the Internet. </li></ol>

Using AOL as Your ISP in Money
You can use AOL as your ISP to download Internet Quotes, Contact Information regarding your bank, and connect to an Open Financial Connectivity (OFC) financial institution. You can also connect to Internet sites such as Money site or sites provided by your financial institution or Online Bill Payment service provider.

NOTE: To use AOL as your ISP, make sure that America Online is running and that you are logged on. Money cannot launch AOL.

When going through the Online Services Setup Wizard to set up for Online Banking with a financial institution that uses an Internet connection, you see a dialog box that asks how you connect to the Internet. Select the “Use My Proxy To Connect To The Internet” option.

For information on updating Contact Information through the Internet, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q157435 TITLE : How to Obtain Contact Information From The Internet

You Must Be Logged on to AOL
If you try to access the Money site or one of the Internet Web site locations and have not first signed into AOL, you get an error message similar to the following:

Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site http://www.microsoft.com/money/. The site was not found. Make sure the address is correct and try again.

NOTE: The http address displayed varies depending upon the site you are attempting to connect to in Money.

If AOL is not already running, you receive the following error message when you try to connect to Internet Quotes:

Money was not able to download Internet Quotes. Please verify the following and try your call again.


 * Check your modem connections and the modem settings in the Windows Control Panel…
 * Check that your Internet software is installed and that you are able to successfully access the Internet….
 * Check that the country code used for your quote symbols is correct….

You receive the following error message when you try to connect to your financial institution when you have not logged on to AOL:

Money could not complete the call because Online Services could not be found.

If you canceled a dialer for your Internet service provider, exit Money, restart, and try again. If not, run Online Services Setup again.

NOTE: It is not necessary to restart Money or to run Online Services Setup. Simply launch AOL and log on. Then try the call again.

AOL version 3.0 for Windows 95 is manufactured by America Online, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability.

= Additional query words: 5.00 w_money 97 Ham Amex American Express =

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