SYMPTOMS
When trying to connect in Money 5.0 using Dial-Up Networking, you may
receive the following error message:
There was an unexpected security error while trying to communicate with
Online Services. Please try calling again. If this problem persists,
please call Microsoft Technical Support.
MORE INFORMATION
Step through the following troubleshooting steps to resolve this error.
Restart Windows
When you install Money and say YES to set your system up for Online
Services, Setup checks to see if Dial-Up Networking is installed on your
computer. If Dial-Up Networking is not installed, Money Setup prompts you
to insert your Windows 95 disks and install it. It is important that you
install all files and then restart Windows.
Check Files
In Windows Explorer, verify the versions of the following files found in
the Windows\System folder. Right-click on each and then click Properties.
The version information is found on the Version tab.
NOTE: To make sure that you can see these files, On the View menu click
Options. Click Show All Files and make sure that the "Hide MS-DOS File
Extensions" box is clear.
File Name Size Version
--------- ------ -------
Wsock32.dll 66,560 4.00.950
Wininet.dll 302,832 4.75.1135
Schannel.dll 106,080 4.70.1135
Rnaph.dll 9,728 4.00.951
Note: Regarding Schannel.dll, in addition to the above the words Domestic
Use Only must appear in the Description.
If the version or sizes of your files are different, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for steps to replace the
correct versions of these files.
For incorrect Wsock32.dll, please refer to the Resolution section of the
following article:
158974 Money Err Msg: Unable to Register Schannel.dll
For incorrect versions of Wininet.dll, Schannel.dll, or Rnaph.dll, please
refer to the Verify Dlls And Remove Money 97 And Reinstall section of the
following article:
156886 Money 5.0: Problem Retrieving Online Setup Information
TCP/IP Bound to Dial-Up Adapter
Verify that TCP/IP is installed and bound to the Dial-Up Adapter. To check
this in the Dial-Up Adapter Properties dialog box, do the following:
- Click the Start button, point to Settings and then click Control
Panel.
- Double-click Network.
- Click Dial-Up Adapter, and then click Properties.
- Click the Bindings tab and make sure that the TCP/IP box is checked.
If checked, go to the Delete the Dial-Up Networking Connection
section below.
- If TCP/IP is not listed, click Cancel.
- Install TCP/IP.
NOTE: You must have your Windows 95 CD-ROM or disks.
- Click Add.
- Click Protocol and click Add.
- In the Manufacturers list, select Microsoft. In the Network Protocols
list, select TCP/IP and click OK.
- Insert your Windows 95 disks to copy the necessary files.
- Close the Network Properties dialog box.
- Restart Windows.
- Confirm that TCP/IP is now bound to the Dial-Up Adapter, following steps
1-4 above.
- Try your call again.
Delete the Dial-Up Networking Connection
Windows 95 creates Dial-Up Connections using the Dial-Up Networking
Services. The slang term for this connection is connectoid. Money has a
Dial-Up Connection called Money Online that is used to connect to the
Branding Server to download information about your bank. If
your financial institution or Online Bill Payment service provider uses
Dial-Up Networking to make connections in Money, there will be a
Dial-Up Connection in Dial-Up Networking for it.
Delete the Dial-Up Network Connection for the service that is generating
the error and let Money build a new one by following these
steps:
- Click the Start button, then point to Programs, then Accessories, and
then click Dial-Up Networking.
- If the Welcome to Dial-Up Networking screen appears, click Cancel.
- If the error occurs during the Setup for Online Services, click Money
Online to select it. If the error occurs during a call to CheckFree or
to an OFC financial institution, click the appropriate connection to
select it.
- Press the DELETE key and then click Yes to confirm you want to delete
the connection.
- Try your call again.
Reinstall Dial-Up Networking
To remove Dial-Up Networking and reinstall, follow these steps:
- Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- Click the Windows Setup tab and double-click Communications.
- Clear the Dial-Up Networking checkbox and click OK twice.
- Restart Windows.
- Repeat steps 1-3 above.
- click the Dial-Up Networking checkbox to place a check in it.
- Click OK twice. Insert your Windows disks if requested.
- Restart Windows and repeat the steps in the TCP/IP Bound to Dial-Up
Adapter section above.
NOTE: The TCP/IP protocol may not be installed during the installation of
Dial-Up Networking and may need to be installed separately.
Confirm Dial-Up Networking Settings
To verify the correct settings in Dial-Up Networking connection do the
following:
- Click the Start button, then point to Programs, then Accessories, and
then click Dial-Up Networking.
- Right-click the Dial-Up Connection and click Properties.
- Click Server Type and check the following:
- The Type of Dial-Up Server should be:
PPP:Windows 95, Windows NT3.5, Internet
- Make sure that Enable software compression and TCP/IP are the only
items checked.
- Click OK and close the Dial-Up Networking dialog box.
- Try your call again.
For additional information, please see the following article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
157435 How To Obtain Bank Contact Information From The Internet