How to Fix an Activation Error on Microsoft Money

1. Install Microsoft Money. Wait for the activation screen to appear.
2. Enter the activation key exactly as it appears on the original packaging in which the software came; click 'OK' or 'Activate' after you are finished. Wait a few minutes. If an activation error appears or Microsoft Money says that it cannot be activated, proceed to Step 3.
3. Verify that you are connected to the Internet. Open your preferred Web browser and navigate to any website. If you are unable to access the website a notice that you are not connected to the internet appears, launch your dial-up connection, verify that your network is connected or confirm that your wireless modem is turned on. In Windows, click on the small 'Network' or 'Wi-Fi' icon in the lower right of your screen and select 'Connect to network.' For a dial-up connection, double-click on the dial-up service icon on the Desktop and click 'Connect.'
4. Wait for your Internet connection to become active. Enter the activation key when prompted and click 'Activate' or 'OK.'