Installing and Updating (Mac) — Quicken

Keeping up with Apple

mrpaul5043 — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:42:25 +0000

I keep getting notices from Apple that my current version of Quicken won't work with a new Apple IOS. Any thoughts on how to upgrade my Quicken 17 (Version 4.8.6 (Build 48.20336.100)?

I have records going back to 1994 and can't lose them.

Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

Quicken windows backup restore on Mac

ssohani — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:03:33 +0000

Can I restore Quicken backup taken on Windows to Mac?

Is look and feel of Quicken usage similar or different?

How to purchase Quicken Classic Deluxe for Mac without a US ZIP-code? I live in Germany

Samir Trad — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:58:32 +0000

I decided to purchase Quicken Classic Deluxe for Mac. But I cannot initiate a process without a ZIP-code in the US. I live in Germany, how can I do it?

Currently I use Quicken 2015 in a Mac computer running in Apple Silicon

Annual subscription costs

T73 — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:53:08 +0000

What accounts for Mac Quicken over several years going from $55 to over $80, far beyond any inflation or new features. [Removed - Speculation]

Moving Quicken Classic for Mac from my MBP to my wife’s new MBP — looking for guidance

Jillartstudio — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:26:26 +0000

I’m looking for some guidance on the correct steps to move my Quicken Classic for Mac setup to my wife’s new Mac.

What I’m trying to accomplish:

I currently use Quicken Classic for Mac on my MacBook Pro.
My wife is getting a new MacBook Pro, and she will be taking over management of our Quicken accounts going forward.
I want to transfer the existing Quicken data to her new Mac and install Quicken there.
Once everything is confirmed to be working properly on her Mac, I no longer need Quicken installed on my Mac.

My question: What is the correct sequence of steps to accomplish this?

Background: I’ll be using Apple’s Migration Assistant to set up the new Mac. However, the Quicken data files are not currently in my wife’s Documents folder, so I assume I need to locate the appropriate Quicken data/backup file on my Mac and move it to the new Mac.

I’m particularly looking for guidance on:

How do install Quicken on the new machine… an obvious question :)
Where the files should be placed on the new Mac.
Whether I should install Quicken before or after using Migration Assistant.
Anything I should do on my current Mac before removing Quicken.

Current setup:

Quicken Classic for Mac 9.0.3 (Build 900.60651.100)
MacOS 26.5.2

I’d appreciate a step-by-step explanation of the safest way to do this, particularly so I don’t accidentally overwrite, lose, or create a problem with the existing Quicken data.

Trying to install Quicken classic on new Mac

John623 — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:42:02 +0000

I have tried everything in multiple discussion threads and still keep getting an error that "quicken has quit unexpectedly" This is an initial install of the app. Once I get the app to open, I am going to convert from my PC version to Mac. But I cannot get past step 1 of getting the application to open on the Mac.

Quicken Classic for Mac & Apple M5 Compatibility?

Jillartstudio — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:09:20 +0000

I'm planning to replace my older MacBook Pro with a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air that has Apple's latest M5 chip. I'll be migrating my Quicken Classic for Mac data to the new machine.

Quicken setup:

-Quicken Classic for Mac 9.0.3 (Build 900.60651.100)

-macOS 26.5.2

Has anyone made this transition yet?

I'm mainly interested in knowing:

Any compatibility issues with the M5 chip?
Any problems transferring the Quicken data file to the new Mac?
Any tips or best practices before I migrate?

I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!

Error code: FDP-7500 Institution: Partners FCU

onlyJohnb — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:29:34 +0000

"Reauthorization" says successfully authorized but error message says otherwise. How and when will this error be fixed?

Quicken now working on updates

sstein111 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:20:57 +0000

It is now working on Mac.

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Update version of Quicken Mac 2015 from Intel to Apple Silicon processors

Samir Trad — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:08:30 +0000

I use Quicken 2015 Version 2.9.7 (Build 29.14856.100) in a MacBook Pro with M1 Pro processor and macOS 26.4.1 (25E253) without any problems.

Apple has informed that the App in use is, in fact, an Intel-based app which runs in Apple silicon (M1) through an internal software called Rosetta. Support for Rosetta will end in a future version, so any Intel-based app will stop working. Apple recommends checking the app's developer for an updated version. Here is the announcement:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102527

So, here are my questions:

Is there an updated version of Quicken 2015 able to run in Apple silicon?
If not, which existing version of Quicken is the most "equivalent" to Quicken 2015?

Thanks in advance.

Problem installing Quicken Classic DeLuxe for Mac

QuickPeter — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:29 +0000

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I've just purchased an upgrade, form Version 7.4.2 to the latest version.

I don't understand the options open to me in the screenshot?

Help would be much appreciated.

QuickPeter

can't update to v9 - downloads but won't install

lindycorp — Sun, 03 May 2026 02:34:08 +0000

looks like others have had this in the past … for me it's v9 (mac) — currently on Version 8.5.2 (Build 805.60133.100). Prompted to d/l and install v9, move through the prompts and it downloads … I click on install and relaunch and am immediately prompted to log in. Cycle repeats. Feels like install never starts. How to fix ???? (never had this before).

Purchased Incorrect Version

UPS-SCS — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:16:58 +0000

I purchased Simplifi when I really needed Premier. How can I upgrade without being billed for 2 products?

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I have been unable to upgrade Mac version to 8.5.1

Daffy Duck — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:51:35 +0000

I am running Quicken on Mac and I have not been able to upgrade from version 8.4.2 to 8.5.1. Each time I start up Quicken a screen comes up telling me to upgrade to 8.5.1. I tell it to upgrade, but when it restarts it is still version 8.4.2 and wants me to again upgrade.

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

Installation issue: Failed to perform authenticated file move for Quicken.app

zeecee — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:33:20 +0000

Installing Quicken Classic for Mac on a new MacAir M5 running Tahoe 26.4.1. When trying to install it fails with the following message: Failed to perform authenticated file move for Quicken.app.

Applications folder has permissions Read & Write for system and admin (me). Applications folder does not have any hidden files. Downloaded a fresh copy from quicken.com. Tried to install from Download folder and Applications folder.

The admin user was migrated from my old MacAir, and the quicken data files were restored from a backup.

I can install on a friend's MacBook with same OS (26.4.1), suspect that it is related to some configuration on the new computer.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Data loss after updating to version 9.02

mtimkovich — Sat, 09 May 2026 13:45:33 +0000

After being away from my computer since April 19th, I turned in on on May 8th. Quicken for Mac presented a update to download and install. I automatically said yes and waited for the refresh. This had worked so seamlessly for years that I have no longer been manually saving backups. Imagine my surprise when the system was restored to the December 11th automatic backup. Since I had installed multiple updates since December, that presumably also created backup files, is there somewhere other than the "Automatic back-up" folder where I may be able to find a more recent back-up to restore, or am I just screwed? Is there a possibility that the data file (80.4 MB) is just too large to store more transactions?

File corruption after Quicken Update, Sync related?

RDougG — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:39:13 +0000

Shortly after Quicken first went to cloud Sync, I found my data file going back 12-15 years was corrupted. Some custom categories were missing and register entries had been replaced by defaults. Other custom categories were deleted and register entries showed blank spaces where no default was available. File size also changed dramatically. And the corruption propagated after recreating and reassigning categories. I eventually solved this problem by returning to a prior backup. However, a significant amount of data was lost. And, at that time, I turned Sync off. Meant to stay off forever.

Today, my bookkeeper discovered that this data corruption issue has returned. We discovered that, for some reason, Sync was now back on. I suspect this change happened in the background during the most recent update to Version 9.0.1 (Build 900.60628.100).

Has anyone else experienced this?

Help Starting Over

cnadeau — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:06:50 +0000

I have totally messed up my Classic Quicken, and I want to start over for this year. How do I do that?

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Unable to update to 8.5.2 from 8.5.1

dk — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:25:08 +0000

Successfully running 8.5.1 on Intel Mac with OS 15.7.4 Sequoia. For the last week, every time I open Quicken, I get prompted to update to 8.5.2. Go through the steps, restart Quicken, log in, and I get prompted "There is a newer version available". Tells me I'm running 8.5.1 and to upgrade. Go through all the same steps and get the same results. This has been going on for a week. Any Ideas?

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How well does Classic run on an 8GB Mac?

Dave_from_MI — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:18:09 +0000

I'm thinking about purchasing a used M1 MacBook Pro with only 8GB of RAM for use with Quicken Classic (latest version). Assume that I'm running the most recent version of macOS. How well does Quicken run on a computer like this? (Assume no other large apps running concurrently.) If it's going to be slow and feel unresponsive, I'd rather know that now rather than finding out afterward.

Thanks very much!

Dave

where do find a copy of Mac version to download

System — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:30:02 +0000

This discussion was created from comments split from:

Moving to new computer, how do I get Quicken loaded

Going from Mac Beta Back to Mac Classic

masquini — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:05:42 +0000

I am unable to open my data file which was a Mac Beta file in Mac Classic.

Here is message:

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

lack of Quicken support past Monterey

crowgund — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:53:20 +0000

what are my options to continue quicken support and updates if my computer is not able to work beyond the Monterey?

Quicken Support Log-in Quicken MAC Support

S Browne — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:28:28 +0000

For some unknown reason I'm finding that whenever I try to log into the quicken support portal as of late it keeps redirecting to Quicken Simplfi. I dont have a simplifi subscription so mu password is not accepted, can someone please fix this.

Classic Quicken Mac not Responding on Tahoe Update

angelique h — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:37:30 +0000

Anyone know how to fix Quicken not responding? I was on for almost 2 hours with AppleCare. Re-installed Tahoe and Quicken application multiple times, including trashing program, emptying trash and restarting.

Problems started after Tahoe was installed.

continuing on Quicken subscription with Monterey OS

jcflem52 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:03:12 +0000

I have an up-to-date Monterey OS on my MacBook Pro and have no intention of buying a new laptop at the moment. Quicken says they will not longer support Monterey. What is the point of me continuing to subscribe to Quicken if they can't update the product on my computer? pros/cons?

Thanks.

Mac OS 12.7.4 Monterey

dmurad53 — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:51:58 +0000

I believe I saw an email that said Monterey will no longer be supported by Quicken. I am using Quicken Version 8.4.2. Does that mean my version will no longer work or just no new updates ? How will it affect downloading accounts ? I am assuming I will have to update OS eventually. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Downgrading question

Bob. — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:58:08 +0000

I am considering downgrading to Premier from Home and Business as I use less and less of the H&B features.

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!

How to properly start a clean 2026 file with no previous history

LisaDee — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:07:58 +0000

Hi,

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.

Installation fails due to failure to authenticate

Alan T. — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:34:54 +0000

Installing Quicken Classic for Mac on new Mac mini. When trying to install it fails with the following message: Failed to perform authenticated file move for Quicken.app.

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.