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Object Name:
Microsoft Money 2.00 — Personal Finance Software for Windows (Factory Sealed)
Maker:
Microsoft Corporation
Date of Manufacture:
1992
Description:
Factory‑sealed retail package of Microsoft Money Version 2.00, one of Microsoft’s earliest personal finance applications for Windows. Released in 1992, Money 2.00 was designed for Windows 3.x systems and provided tools for budgeting, checkbook management, bill tracking, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. It represented Microsoft’s push into consumer financial software during a period when home PC users were beginning to adopt digital tools for personal accounting.
The boxed edition typically includes the floppy disk set, printed manual, registration materials, and promotional inserts. The packaging reflects early‑1990s Microsoft design language—clean, business‑oriented, and aligned with the broader Microsoft Office ecosystem that was emerging at the time.
This version predates the later, more widely distributed mid‑1990s Money releases, making sealed copies of Version 2.00 notably scarce.
Historical Significance:
Microsoft Money 2.00 marks an important stage in the evolution of consumer financial software. Released during the rise of Windows 3.x, it competed with Quicken and other early personal finance tools, helping establish the category as a mainstream part of home computing. As one of the earliest Windows‑native financial applications from Microsoft, it reflects the company’s strategy to expand beyond productivity suites into everyday household software.
Collector’s Notes:
This factory‑sealed copy is a preservation‑grade example of early Microsoft consumer software. Sealed financial applications from the early 1990s are uncommon, and Version 2.00 is particularly desirable due to its short retail window and its place in the pre‑Internet era of personal finance computing. The “Flaw#” notation in the listing likely refers to minor shrinkwrap or box imperfections, which you can detail in your condition notes.