Microsoft Money Plus Sunrise Deluxe

Gareth · 29 Jul 2015 at 20:59

So I updated to windows 10 and now my Microsoft Money won't run. It wants IE6 to be installed !
It worked ok on 8.1 with IE 11 and it worked on the Win 10 insider builds.

Back to 8.1 then !

Glaucus · 29 Jul 2015 at 21:01

Unlike the previews w10 does not have internet explorer.

You could just try downloading internet explorer.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/confirmation.aspx?id=41628

Gareth · 29 Jul 2015 at 21:13

Glaucus said:
Unlike the previews w10 does not have internet explorer.

You could just try downloading internet explorer.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/confirmation.aspx?id=41628

It does contain Internet Explorer and I have set it to be the default web browser.

Glaucus · 29 Jul 2015 at 21:18

Try installing an older version like the link.
Or use the opportunity to upgrade to something newer and better. rather than carrying on using legacy software.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18683286&highlight=microsoft+money

Craig321 · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:26

I had the same issue! There is a fix which has worked for a load of people, but not for me. Worth a try...

Open this Registry Key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer]
Left click on Version, select Modify and enter 9.11.10240.0 in the form field

I have since moved to Quicken 2013 after finding a copy. It isn't supported in the UK, but 2013 does work fine and I now prefer it over Money. Nice reports, just as easy to use and is modern.

I am considering buying the 2015 version, but a bit hesitant as I won't be able to use one of the major features that I'd like - syncing with my phone - as the app is not available in the UK PlayStore. Once I've found a way around that, I'll consider buying 2015.

Glaucus said:
Try installing an older version like the link.
Or use the opportunity to upgrade to something newer and better. rather than carrying on using legacy software.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18683286&highlight=microsoft+money

Easier said unfortunately. I've spent hours scouring the internet for something as good as Money. Tried GnuCash, YNAB (hand holding much?) and many others, none came close to Money IMO, apart from Quicken 2013 which beats it. Such a shame they don't officially support that in the UK anymore.

There are also a few online, like QuickBooks (also Quicken and is available to UK), but that's more for companies and is expensive (monthly payment).

Gareth · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:30

Craig321 said:
I had the same issue! There is a fix which has worked for a load of people, but not for me. Worth a try...

I have since moved to Quicken 2013 after finding a copy. It isn't supported in the UK, but 2013 does work fine and I now prefer it over Money. Nice reports, just as easy to use and is modern.

I am considering buying the 2015 version, but a bit hesitant as I won't be able to use one of the major features that I'd like - syncing with my phone - as the app is not available in the UK PlayStore. Once I've found a way around that, I'll consider buying 2015.

Easy said unfortunately. I've spent hours scouring the internet for something as good as Money. Tried GnuCash, YNAB (hand holding much?) and many others, none came close to Money IMO, apart from Quicken 2013 which beats it. Such a shame they don't officially support that in the UK anymore.

There are also a few online, like QuickBooks (also Quicken and is available to UK), but that's more for companies and is expensive (monthly payment).

Thanks for the info. I'll try the registry hack tomorrow.
Will quicken import Money files?

Craig321 · 29 Jul 2015 at 22:33

Yep, spot on with importing Money files.

russell664 · 29 Jul 2015 at 23:31

Open an XMLfile an the normal IE pops up.

IT Troll · 30 Jul 2015 at 00:40

Craig321 said:
I had the same issue! There is a fix which has worked for a load of people, but not for me. Worth a try...

Thanks that seems to have done the trick for me.

Gareth · 30 Jul 2015 at 08:40

IT Troll said:
Thanks that seems to have done the trick for me.

It worked for me too. I wonder how long the fix will last. Are Updates to IE11 likely to render it useless again?

russell664 · 30 Jul 2015 at 08:42

I don't think IE is maintained as much as before, as Microsoft are trying to push Edge over it.

Craig321 · 30 Jul 2015 at 09:27

Gareth said:
It worked for me too. I wonder how long the fix will last. Are Updates to IE11 likely to render it useless again?

I expect that version number will change in an update. I think Explorer still relies on components of Internet Explorer, doesn't it?

Stick this in a text file & save as MoneyFix.reg:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer]
"Version"="9.11.10240.0"

Then just run it every time Money breaks.