Checkbook for Flash Drives 1.00.15

Checkbook for Flash Drives 1.00.15 is an electronic checkbook register for your desktop or laptop which runs completely from your flash drive. You can run this portable version from any computer and keep your checkbook transactions with you at all times, whether you are at home or at work. So if you use more than one computer, this is the software you need.

You enter transactions and when your monthly statement arrives, you can balance your checkbook with ease. Without the learning curve of a complicated accounting program, you get the job done.

Instructions:

1. First select "Open Existing Account" and view the sample account that is included with Checkbook for Flash Drives. This will familiarize you with the format used to record transactions.
   
2. Select "File" from the top menu and then "Create New Account." Pull out the last checking account bank statement that you used to balance your checking account. You will need this to enter information required for setting up a new account. If you have just opened your account and have not yet received a statement, the instructions below will tell you what information to record.
3. The first information you will need to enter is a name for this checking account
4. Enter the current balance that is shown on your bank statement.
5. Record the date from your bank statement
6. Your opening balance will be recorded but will not show since your account is in "CURRENT" view. Change views if you want to see this transaction. See "Program Options" for information about different views.
7. Enter any transactions from your paper checkbook register that are not shown on this bank statement. When entering transactions in Checkbook for Flash Drives, first enter the date on which you made the transaction. Then press . Your cursor will then be moved to the next field. If the transaction was a check, enter the check number. You can also use this field to enter in symbolic notes for other transactions such as the letters "ATM" if the transaction occurred at an automatic transaction machine. This is an optional method for organizing your data.
8. Press again to move to the description field.
9. Press one time if this is a payment (withdrawal) or press two times if it is a deposit. The column where you enter withdrawals is titled "Payment." The reason for this is because "Payment" is usually what is printed in the paper versions of checkbook registers

Major Features:

1. Show and calculate your monthly statements
   
2. Has the option of password protection.
   
3. Each transaction is automatically saved when you leave a field as long as you have a valid date entered for that transaction. The saved file is located in the CKdata folder on your flash drive. You will want to periodically backup your Checkbook data files as you would any important computer files.