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‘File is newer than expected’ message

by | Dec 8, 2017

File-Version-Newer-FINPACKIf a FINPACK file is opened and a message appears stating ‘File is newer than expected’, it is because someone else has opened that file with a newer version of FINPACK.


To check on the status of your software version, go to Help + Software Updates and click ‘Check for Updates’.

If you do have an older version of FINPACK, this process will allow you to update to the latest version. Once this update process is completed, you should be able to open FINPACK file.  If you still can’t open the file or if your version is the latest one, please call or email Tech Support at 1-800-234-1111 or FINPACK@umn.edu.  

Pauline Van Nurden
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Pauline Van Nurden is currently the Associate Director for the FINPACK Team. She has been with the team since 2017 as an Economist.

Prior to joining the FINPACK Team, she worked as a lender. This provides her valuable industry experience and knowledge in her work with FINPACK. Pauline holds a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education and Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Economics, both from the University of Minnesota.

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