"Rocking software!  Tremendously easy to use and focused stuff that does the job (in my case, helping run the numbers on buying that first home) really well!"  Michael Clarke, University of Toronto

Frequently Asked Questions

What Most People Want to Know

Here you'll find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions we receive. If you have a question that isn't answered below, please use our Contact Form and ask. We'll be happy to answer!

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How Do I Install Software on Vista?

You must enter an Administrator password to install software on Vista-based systems.  Step-by-step instructions (with pictures) are provided here:  How to Install Wheatworks' Financial Calculators on Vista

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How Do I Enter My User Name and License Key?

Entering your User Name and License Key "unlocks" a trial version and turns it into a fully licensed copy installed on your computer.  Step-by-step instructions (with pictures) are provided here:  How to Register Wheatworks' Financial Calculators

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Will this software run on my computer?

Wheatworks Software's financial calculators are designed for and tested to run on the following version of Microsoft's Windows® operating systems: Windows® 95, 98, NT4, ME, 2000, XP Home and XP Professional computers.

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Do you have a version for my PDA?

Wheatworks has not released any software for PDAs or devices using the Palm® OS or Windows® CE.

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Can I get a discount if I buy a lot of copies for my company?

Yes!  Significant volume discounts are available for all of Wheatworks' products.

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Can I install your financial calculators on my web site?

Yes!  Wheatworks has developed the MoneyToys(tm) line of financial calculators for web sites.  If you would like to review Wheatworks' MoneyToys calculators to determine if they meet your need for online calculators, please visit MoneyToys.com to learn more.

Wheatworks Software's financial calculators for Windows® are not designed for use on web sites.  Our MoneyToys™ online financial calculators are what you need.

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Can I share this software with my friends?

We would love for you to tell your friends about Wheatworks' financial calculators!

We provide free, fully functional evaluation versions of our financial calculators for Windows® and encourage people to download these trial versions.  Wheatworks' financial software is available on a "try before you buy" basis.

Wheatworks encourages you to share this unregistered installation executable with others.  However, as explained in the software license, as indicated in the End User License Agreement, you may not give your License Key to another individual.  Doing so will invalidate your license.

Under no circumstance does Wheatworks Software, LLC grant any party permission to wrap this installation executable within another executable, install it in conjunction with another installation executable, and/or modify, remove or add files to the installation executable as compiled and released by Wheatworks Software, LLC.

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Can I read the license online?

Certainly!

We're happy to provide the End User License Agreement (EULA) online. We think you'll be pleased with the terms, especially that the license for our financial calculators for Windows provides for installation on two computers at the same time. Click here to read it online.

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Do you accept purchase orders?

Yes!  Wheatworks Software accepts Purchase Orders for amounts of $100.00 USD or more from most U.S. corporations, U.S. schools, and U.S. State or County governmental agencies. If you wish to submit a Purchase Order, you must follow the terms and conditions provided in our Purchase Order Information.

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Can I give feedback about the software?

Yes!  Please do!

The quickest way to contact us about Wheatworks™ or about our products is to use our online Contact Form.

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My User Name / License Key combination doesn't work!  What do I do?

The reason a User Name / License Key combination may not work is that it has been mistyped.  Please re-enter the information exactly as it was provided to you in the e-mail message you received following your purchase.  Capitalization is important and because the software evaluates your information in a case-sensitive manner, you must enter it exactly as provided.

If, after you try again with attention to case-sensitivity, you still cannot enter your License Key, please contact us using our online Tech Support Request Form

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Is there a list of Wheatworks' web sites?

Wheatworks.com: Windows-based Financial Software.
LendersAndLoan.com: Information for Borrowers
MoneyToys.com: Financial Calculators for Web Sites.
LoanSpread.com: Product Site for LoanSpread™ Financial Calculator.
RealEstateCalculatorSuite.com: Product Site for Real Estate Calculator Suite™.
FutureValueCalculator.com: Product Site for Future Value of Savings Calculator.
DiscountedCashFlowAnalysis.com: Product Site for Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Calculator.
CustomCalcs.com: Fully-branded Promotional Calculators.
FinancialShareware.com: Financial Software Download Site.
SoftwareMASS.com: The MASSive Download Site.
Wheatworks Blog: Wheatworks Software's Blog Site

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What is Wheatworks' upgrade policy?

Licensed Users receive minor version updates without paying any additional license fee. Major version updates may be available for an additional upgrade license fee.

An example of a minor version update would be an upgrade from version 1.0.16 to version 1.3.05. This type of update will be provided at no additional license fee.

An example of a major version upgrade would be an upgrade from version 1.3.05 to version 2.0.02.  The difference between minor and major version upgrades is signified by the first digit of the version identifier.

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Can I install the software on my home and my work computers at the same time?

Yes.  Though you should always make sure you have permission to install software on "your" work computer.

From our EULA: "You may install and use the Software on up to two computers at a time. For example, you may install and use the software on a desktop computer while a family member is using it on a notebook computer."

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How can I uninstall the software?

Easily.  You may uninstall our software products by choosing the "Uninstall" menu item in the Program Files items or by choosing the program name in the "Add or Remove Programs" in Control Panels.

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How do I update the software I purchase?

We make it easy to check for the latest version of our products and download updates as they are available.  Wheatworks provides a built-in updating feature that allows you to check for updates by simply clicking a button or choosing a menu item, "Check for Latest Version".

Manually updating the software is easy, too:  simply download the current version and install it.

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Where can I buy Wheatworks' financial calculators?

You can purchase Wheatworks financial calculators online. We've selected FastSpring, RegNow and RegSoft to process your orders.  These companies are available 24 hours a day and they're reliable, respected credit card processors.  They're prepared to immediately deliver your personal License Key that will turn the trial version into a full version.

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Will I receive the source code?

No.  Wheatworks Software, LLC does not license source code.

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Does Wheatworks offer evaluation versions of the financial software?

Yes!  Fully-functional evaluation versions of our Windows-based financial calculators are available from the home page of Wheatworks.com.  All of the MoneyToys(tm) online financial calculators for web developers are available for use online at MoneyToys.com.

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What is Wheatworks' position on spyware?

We're strongly opposed to it.  Wheatworks Software, LLC's financial calculators are spyware-free.  Any access to the Internet by our products occurs only because a user clicks an appropriately labeled button to check for an update on our web site or clicks a hyperlink within the software that launches the default web browser and loads a web page from our domain's web server in the browser window.  Our products send no information to our server except for that contained in the URL.

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May I tell about Wheatworks' financial calculators from my own web site?

Yes, you may!

Please refer your web site visitors to our home page at: http://www.wheatworks.com/

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Your MoneyToys™ calculators can be installed on real estate web sites.  Are there resources for real estate webmasters?

Yes.  MoneyToys™ calculators can be installed on real estate web sites.  (In fact, they're great additions to any financial-related web site.)

A good resource for real estate webmasters is the Real Estate Webmasters forum at: RealEstateWebmasters.com

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Do you have an affiliate program for those who wish to sell your products?

Yes.  Wheatwork's Real Estate Software Affiliate Program offers affiliate partners a 40% commission on each sale.

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What is Wheatworks' position on software piracy?

Software Piracy is theftClick here to read our position on software piracy.

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