Moving to new computer, how do I get Quicken loaded

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I am running an Intel iMac that is running MacOS Sequoia and can not run Tahoe.

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I am running version 8.5.1. How do I open this file in Mac Classic?

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Problems started after Tahoe was installed.

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I have 180 days left today on H&B. If I buy and activate a Premier license today, when will my H&B change? On day 181 or immediately?

And any caveats on downgrading? Loss of anything other than business categories, some reports and rental properties?

Thanks!

Forgive me if this is the thousandth time that this question has been asked but I would actually like to set my Quicken file up correctly this time. I am running Quicken Classic Deluxe Version 8.3.3 (Build 803.58927.100) on a Mac laptop. I would like to set up a new file starting 01/01/2026 with no previous history from my old Quicken file.

What is the best way to do this? Should I manually enter my bank statement amount from 12/31/25 and then proceed to connect to downloads? Will I then have to manually remove all transactions dated prior to 01/01/26 using this method?

What about investment accounts? Best to manually enter them?

Sorry to appear so clueless, I just want things to be correct.

Many thanks for any advice you can provide.

Applications folder has permissions Read & Write for system and admin (me). Applications folder does not have any hidden files (some suggestions included looking for one).

The Quicken files in my user account are in DropBox if that makes any difference.

I can install on a MacBook with same OS (26.2) so it is something about my new computer (user account migrated last night).

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I updated to 8.3.0 tonight. MANY changes. Some very welcomed. I have already sent my comments and thoughts in to Quicken. But some may be helpful to mention here.

• I cannot Add Wells Fargo Visa as an eBill if Wells Checking is connected as DC. Would be VERY nice for this to change. I am not surprised it does not work. Has not for many months in Windows since the time when Wells CC would be added as a DC biller. That no longer works and now confirmed in Mac as well as Windows.
  
• The duplicate biller entries when the amount due in the series is set to 0.00 has been fixed! No more duplicate entries.
  
• No more pdf statements with billers. Column is gone. I am not surprised this is no longer supported though it was useful and I'll miss it.
  
• Tabs on Bills and Income have changed. Not sure I prefer the new arrangement but can work with it. And my columns for all Bills and Income tabs have been rearranged and changed. Not a big deal.
  

BUT…most of my issues are here. After updating to the new Bill Provider I have:

• 3 sets of duplicated Payees. It was tricky to find where to delete or hide them and which to retain as active.
  
• 3 Elans in Bills and trouble linking any of them to Billers and Payees. I have one Fidelity Credit card I was try to link to Elan as that is who gets the bill payment. This was the trickiest for me to sort out, but I have now. One things is older Payees that have been used previously but not currently were appearing in the new tabs for Payees. I had to delete any unused and hide any used that are not CURRENTLY being used.
  
• 2 Billers require Syncing to use and I need much more info on that. I do nothing Mobile or in the Cloud and do not know the ramifications. T-Mobile and Progressive Insurance are asking for this.
  
  What happens if I say yes to allowing syncing?
  
  I do not want my financial data in the cloud. if JUST T-Mobile and Progressive, I'd be ok. Please help me understand why these two Billers need this and what my choices are.
  
• Manual bills have no FI identifying icon. Hard to tell what they are. All are a generic white “document” icon. Hard to differentiate.
  
• Had to close and reopen Quicken before OSU would work. First try was not successful.

So there you are. A few hours work Some new features I like. Some I will not use, some a tad confusing. But this is the meat of my update. Appreciate insight on the Sync. I shall search for that here next.

When I acknowledge the message the installation ends. I never had the choice of folders before. I want Quicken in the Applications folder, so not sure how to proceed. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Thanks,

Chris

I have installed , reinstalled a few times . When I Start the Quicken for Mac Icon I cannot find the " Lets get started Button" to convert my Win Quicken data . How can I find the " Lets get started button " ?

Thank you

I tried going back to the old version of Quicken (and said I would update later) but I have the same problem. I tried restoring to a backup on 9/11 using the new version of Quicken but it also has the same problem. If I restore from an older backup, I can't tell but it looks ok but I can't do the "Update Accounts" because of some message about Quicken Cloud — which scared me off.

I could try the old version of Quicken and the 9/11 backup but I thought I would stop and ask for help.

What is suggested?

I know things were ok a week ago (9/20) so the 9/11 backup should be good.

Update with additional info: If I select the bad account, then pick Portfolio at the top, and then uncheck the "Include cash" box, the line is $0 (as it should be) until September 17, 2025 at which point it pops up to the amount of its current value (the last transaction is on 9/15). It is like there is some hidden bogus non-cash transaction on 9/17.

Thank you for sharing your feedback on the v8.3.0 release, especially regarding the recent Bill Pay change that requires Sync to be "On" in the Quicken file. We understand this has caused some inconvenience.

We’re happy to let you know that we’re working on this, and soon you’ll be able to pay your bills and receive eBills without turning Sync "On".

Quicken strives to make the product more flexible and convenient for all customers, and your input helps us improve.

We appreciate your patience and support as we continue to improve Quicken!

Has anyone tested to see if the current Quicken for Mac runs in macOS v. 26 Tahoe?