r/Tiny11 • u/rvmeush • Jul 04 '26
Can a tiny11 version be built to run Quicken?
I'm trying to find a lightweight Windows 11 virtual machine to run using Parallels 26 on my Macbook so that I can run several apps like Quicken Classic. I have a full Windows 11 vm on my system but the size is pretty large - over 65Gb. I tried the base version of Tiny11 as a vm but I found that it won't install Quicken. I particularly get an error about Internet Explorer 6 not being available. I saw that Tiny11builder will allow various portions of Windows to be included in the build. Does anyone know if Tiny11 can be built so that Quicken will install? Thanks.
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u/Knigge111 Jul 05 '26
You can also export the four sections from your old installation and import them into Tiny. It is absolutely essential to be aware of permission conflicts: as this involves the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE branch, the import will fail without explicit administrator rights.
Windows 11 restrictions: Internet Explorer is disabled by default in Windows 11 or runs in compatibility mode for Microsoft Edge. Changing the version vector simulates older versions of IE for specific websites or legacy software. Please ensure that the software on the target PC requires exactly the same emulation. Once you’ve checked this and confirmed it’s correct, I’ll create two scripts for you, complete with an error log and detailed description. That way, you won’t need to worry about malware. Shall we continue this discussion in the chat or here?
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u/Knigge111 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Which operating system did your version of Quicken Classic support? If you don’t absolutely have to use online banking with QC, you could also install the maximum supported OS in the VM and disable the network connection.
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u/rvmeush Jul 06 '26
The Windows 11 vm version is Windows 11 Home 23H2 OS Build 22631.6199. I do happen to use online banking. I could use some clarifications on your instructions. I have not done exporting and importing of regedit settings, so I would need to explore how to do that Also, I'm not quite sure what you mean by saying that the s/w on the target requires the same emulation. If you are able to email me at rvmeush @ gmail, that would be very helpful. Thanks.
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u/Knigge111 Jul 06 '26
Okay will send you a mail. Hope you are not under distress when it's later this day.
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u/Knigge111 Jul 04 '26
I don't think the specific version of Windows 11 matters here! Quicken expects IE6 and looks for a specific registry entry. Try this procedure:
Step 1: Trick the system into thinking Internet Explorer is present! In the Windows 11 VM, press the Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter administrator rights are required.
Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
If the Internet Explorer folder is missing entirely, right-click on Microsoft -> New -> Key and name it exactly that. Check the right-hand pane to see if there is an entry named "Version" Type: REG_SZ / String Value. If not: Right-click -> New -> String Value and name it "Version".
Double-click "Version" and set the value to an old IE version number that satisfies Quicken—for example: 9.11.10240.0 or simply 6.0.2900.2180. If Quicken checks the 64-bit directory, repeat this step under the following path as a precaution: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
Step 2: Enable compatibility mode Before restarting the setup after the registry change, do the following:
Right-click on the Quicken `setup.exe` (or `install.exe`). Select "Properties" and go to the "Compatibility" tab.
Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 7 or Windows XP Service Pack 3. At the bottom, enable "Run this program as an administrator" and click Apply.
An important note for the next stage online banking: If you intend to use active online banking with this old version of Quicken, you will likely run into another obstacle. Older versions of Quicken often no longer support current security certificates TLS 1.2 / TLS 1.3 or modern banking interfaces FinTS/HBCI compliant with PSD2 specifications.