By default, Quicken places your data file in the following location on your computer: My Documents > Quicken. (Quicken will create the Quicken folder automatically if it’s not already there.)
Can I access my Quicken account from another computer?
Subscription Release users can access Quicken on the Web on any computer to review accounts, without needing to install Quicken on additional computers or move data files.
Where are Quicken data files stored?
Quicken stores the data file in the folder containing the current data file (the Quicken folder by default). Click Browse if you want to store it in another location.
Can I install Quicken on a second computer?
Can I use the same Quicken data file on more than one computer? A file can be moved from one computer to another computer, but it cannot be used simultaneously on both computers. Quicken needs to be installed on each computer. You can find instructions to move your data file to another computer by clicking here.
How do I move my Quicken files to a new computer?
Connect your external drive which contains your Quicken files to the new computer. Drag the backup files from your File Explorer. Now open Quicken, and choose File option again, click Restore from the Backup File. Head to your quicken file location and choose the restore option. Then click “OK.”
Do you need to install quicken on each computer?
Quicken needs to be installed on each computer. You can find instructions to move your data file to another computer here. Can I install or use Quicken on a network? We don’t recommend sharing or attempting to sync Quicken data files between computers on a network, as this may lead to data file damage.
Can you back up a Quicken file to a network?
While you can back up data files to a network, you should not open or run Quicken on a network, or share your data file between two computers at the same time. If you want to move your file to a different version of Quicken, (such as Windows to Mac or Mac to Windows) you’ll need to convert the file.
How to restore a Quicken backup from an external drive?
To locate the external drive, right-click the Start menu and select File Explorer. Drag your Quicken file from the external drive or disc to your new computer’s desktop. Open Quicken and select the File > Restore Backup File. Navigate to your desktop and select your Quicken backup to restore the data file. Click OK .
