Microsoft KB Archive/167297

Money 5.0: Using MCI Internet as Internet Service Provider

PSS ID Number: Q167297 Article last modified on 09-14-1997

5.0

WINDOWS

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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 MCI Internet for Windows 95 as your Internet Service Provider (ISP) with Money. Money 5.0 allows you to download Internet Quotes and statement information from financial institutions through the Internet. Money also allows you to access the MoneyZone and other Internet Web sites from Money.

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

= MORE INFORMATION =

MCI Internet installs Internet Explorer (IE) version 3.0 and supports Schannel.dll and Wsock32.dll, two files needed for Money 5.0.

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

  Install the latest version of MCI Internet from either software disks, or from the Internet. Make sure that you install the version for Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 3.0. NOTE: If you have downloaded a newer version of IE 3.0 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 the “Use The Following Dial-Up Networking Connection” list, select the MCI connection.   Make sure that the “Connect Through A Proxy Server” is clear.   Click OK. </li></ol>

Using MCI as Your ISP in Money

 * 1) Start Money and click Account Manager.
 * 2) In Account Manager, select the account that 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 MCI 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.

MCI Internet for Windows 95, is manufactured by MCI, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product’s performance or reliability. To obtain support, contact MCI Internet at 800-550-0927.

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Additional query words: w_money American Express Amex OFC

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