Can I use the Microsoft Money 2005 disc to install with Windows 11?

Question

I just updated my desktop PC's system and installed Windows 11. I want to reinstall Microsoft Money 2005 using the disc of the original installation. Will it work so I can open my Money backup?

Thanks,

Tess

Answer 1

The only way to find out is to try it. This is not officially supported by Microsoft

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Marcin

Answer 2

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

While Microsoft Money 2005 is quite old, you can still try installing it on Windows 11. However, there may be some compatibility issues due to the significant changes in the Windows operating system since Microsoft Money 2005 was released.

Here’s what you can try to do:

1. Insert the Installation Disc:

Put the Microsoft Money 2005 installation disc into your CD/DVD drive.

2. Run the Installer:

If the installer does not automatically start, open File Explorer, navigate to your CD/DVD drive, and run the setup.exe or equivalent installer file.

3. Compatibility Mode:

If you encounter issues with installation, try running the installer in compatibility mode:

Right-click the installer file (setup.exe).

Select "Properties".

Go to the "Compatibility" tab.

Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3) or another older version of Windows from the dropdown menu.

Click "Apply" and then "OK".

Re-run the installer.

4. Run as Administrator:

Sometimes running the installer as an administrator can help:

Right-click the installer file (setup.exe).

Select "Run as administrator".

Once installed, try opening your backup file in Microsoft Money 2005.

If you continue to face issues, you might consider using a virtual machine with an older version of Windows or looking for a more modern personal finance software that can import Microsoft Money files. Remember to ensure your data is backed up before making any changes.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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