Before I attempt Win 10~11 update

Trapperr · Aug 3, 2024

On piece of software I need to have in Win 11 is the old Microsoft Money 2005. Can anyone confirm it will run in Win 11?

Berton · Aug 3, 2024

Did it run in Win10? If so it should run in Win11.

A possibility but be sure to back up yours:

microsoft money sunset at DuckDuckGo

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WAI · Aug 3, 2024

Should work

TM21 · Aug 5, 2024

I suppose it's just because I'm old, and very old school in my use of a PC, but, if I'm going to upgrade my PC from an old OS to a newer one, I won't do it on the same hard drive (or SSD).
I just disconnect and Retire the old drive with the old OS on it, install a new and clean drive (now a days that's an SSD) and then do a clean Install of the new OS, from a USB Flash Drive, prepared by Rufus, to eliminate all the MS BS.

Then if I still want to , or need to, access my old drive, I connect it to my system as a secondary or SLAVE drive, accessible with the F12 Boot Menu.
( I now have three drives, all SSD's, connected to my PC, and each one with a different OS.)
(Win-10/Pro/32, Win-11/Pro/22H2 and Win-11 Optimum Pro/ 64, 24H2 V4.1.)
The newest OS boots up as my default OS. And, JFYI, it's da** FAST! Actually, the fastest version Of Windows I've ever had.
And, I might add, 100% error free! (without any MS updates).

OH, and my Data Files don't enter into the equation, because I keep those on a different drive... Backed up to USB drives, daily or weekly, depending on new additions, or changes.

Cheers Mates!
TM

MachineLanguage · Aug 5, 2024

Based on only my recent experience, if you are or planning to use a Microsoft 365 64 bit subscription, then it might not play well (or work) with a 32 bit app. Is MS Money 2005 32 bit?

Berton · Aug 5, 2024

MachineLanguage said:
Is MS Money 2005 32 bit?

Most likely. An example would be like other Microsoft things such as Office 2010 was the first to be offered as either 32-bit or 64-bit. Money was usually included with Works on OEM computers and discontinued in 2010 in favor of a 'lite' version of Microsoft Office. Also, just because there's no 32-bit version of Win11 doesn't mean 32-bit programs won't work, they install in C:\Program Files (x86) just as on earlier 64-bit versions of Windows, I'm using some on most of my computers such as an old Mahjongg game and WordPerfect 12 and Lotus SmartSuite 9.8.

Trapperr · Aug 5, 2024

Thanks guys, it runs fine in Win10 but thought it best to ask before finding out it did not work in 11!
I had never heard of Sunset or Plus versions, some lead a sheltered life.

My Win 10 is 64bit and Money is working perfectly so should still work on Win 11 64bit

Bree · Aug 5, 2024

Berton said:
Most likely. An example would be like other Microsoft things such as Office 2010 was the first to be offered as either 32-bit or 64-bit. Money was usually included with Works on OEM computers and discontinued in 2010 in favor of a 'lite' version of Microsoft Office. Also, just because there's no 32-bit version of Win11 doesn't mean 32-bit programs won't work....

The free 'Lite' version of Office 2010 was called 'Office Starter 2010' consisting of Excel and Word with a few restrictions, in particular there was no support for macros. Starter 2010 was 32-bit, and only ever available on Windows 7 PCs that came bundled with an OEM Office 2010. On first starting Office you had a choice of purchasing a licence, or activating it as Starter 2010.

The OS on my System One started life on an old Windows 7 PC that had Office Starter 2010. It then got the free upgrade to Windows 10 and, after transferring the system to a new PC that was supported for Windows 11, got the upgrade to that too. Office Starter survived all that and still works perfectly - even in 24H2.

MachineLanguage · Aug 5, 2024

@Berton To clarify my experience. I had a valid version of 2010 Visio PRO I have been using for, well, a few years. I was able to get it reinstalled after the Win7 to 10 upgrade a few years ago. Functioned correctly since. Until now.
I also just recently had the office 365 update network error. In the process of determining the cause of this error I had attempted a 365 repair but instead had to do a 365 reinstall.

My 365 installation was 64 bit. I initially installed Office 365 64 bit in August 2018. No problems with updates or other issues until just recently. Any who, the current 365 64 bit would not re-install. Only the 32 bit would. Then I learned there is a known issue with the current 365 64 bit not installing with certain 32 bit apps. So I uninstalled my 32 bit Visio and then 365 64 bit would install.

Then I noticed VBA would not function. I was already aware of the configurations necessary to get Office products to enable VBA. Looking further I found there was no trace of VBA anywhere on this drive. None. So, I figured VBA must have been uninstalled with I uninstalled Visio.

After another uninstall of 365 and then another reinstall, VBA was again on my pc and functioning. It was a bit of a fustercluck. A few other folks of course had not come across the issue yet. I suppose VBA is not being used much anymore.

dacrone · Aug 5, 2024

Worst case scenario if it doesn’t is to make a win 10 vm and run it in there when necessary.

MachineLanguage · Aug 5, 2024

All is well now.

Steve C · Aug 6, 2024

Trapperr said:
On piece of software I need to have in Win 11 is the old Microsoft Money 2005. Can anyone confirm it will run in Win 11?

I have the UK version of Money 2005 running fine on 4 PCs using Windows 11 23H2. I fear the day it doesn't work but will then run it in a VM on an earlier version of Windows.

The UK file version is Money2005-UK-QFE2.exe. I suggest you archive the installation file. Install it as administrator in compatibility mode for Windows XP.

The file is available here:

https://www.garethjmsaunders.co.uk/2011/11/27/download-microsoft-money-2005-for-free/
Money 2005 Patches made available by Microsoft [Microsoft (MS) Money FAQ and Help]

See also the Google Support Group Microsoft Money - Google Groups

I suggest you use a more meaningful title like Will MS Money Work in Windows 11?

Trapperr · Aug 6, 2024

Steve C said:
I suggest you use a more meaningful title like Will MS Money Work in Windows 11?

Agree, my apologies!
I purchased my Office 2010 Pro as a download from, I think a company called 'Software4Students' This came with its own license number and run as administrator. If I remember correctly it was about £50 or less. This program disappeared from their site quite quickly!

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