Use a standard password with your Money file
You can choose to associate your Money file with a Windows Live ID or use a standard Money password. If you associate your Money file with a Windows Live ID, you can view your Money information by using any computers that is connected to the Internet. If you choose to use a standard Money password, your Money information will be available only on the computer on which your Money program is installed.
To set up a new Money file with a standard Money password:
  1. Start Money.
  2. On the File menu, point to New, and then click New File.
  3. In the File name box, type a name for the new Money file, and then click OK.
  4. On the Thank you for using Microsoft Money page, click Next.
  5. On the Choose how you sign in to Money page, click I want to create a Money password, and then click Next.
  6. In the Password box, type a password, and then in the Confirm password box, retype the password.
  7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
In an existing Money file, to replace your Windows Live ID with a standard Money password:
  1. If you haven't done so already, turn off remote access for your Money information.
    2. Click Receive account updates from MSN Money My Accounts.
    3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  2. On the File menu, click Password Manager.
  3. Click Remove.
  4. Click I want to remove my Windows Live ID from my Money file, and then click Next.
  5. Click Done.
  6. On the File menu, click Password Manager.
  7. Select I want to use a Money password, and then click Next.
  8. Follow the instructions on the screen.