FAQ: How do I save the sort order (or set the default) in the reconcile window?
In QW2012 Deluxe R4 (21.1.4.22), when I go to reconcile an account, the transactions are sorted by date in reverse order, with the most current on top. This doesn't make sense to me, but whatever - I can change the order by clicking on the date heading and it resorts correctly.
But, the next time I reconcile an account, or even the same account, the reconcile window sorts in reverse date order again, with the most current on top.
Additional information:
The transactions are sorted correctly in the registers, with the most current on the bottom. They are only reversed in the reconcile windows.
Is there a way to set or save the sort order in the reconcile window in Quicken 2012?
Anybody else have this problem?
But, the next time I reconcile an account, or even the same account, the reconcile window sorts in reverse date order again, with the most current on top.
Additional information:
The transactions are sorted correctly in the registers, with the most current on the bottom. They are only reversed in the reconcile windows.
Is there a way to set or save the sort order in the reconcile window in Quicken 2012?
Anybody else have this problem?
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[Reconcile]
Instruct=1
Sorting=-1
When I went back to the file just after install, the "Sorting=-1" line was not there. So after backing up everything, I removed the "Sorting=-1" line and everything is fine.
I THINK that the problem was caused by clicking on one of the other column headers in the Reconcile window. So I won't do that again, and will monitor the situation. But at least I have a way around the problem now!
Thank you SO much. This was driving me nuts!
I have the same problem with te same version, Quicken 2012 Deluxe R4 (21.1.4.22) but the Quicken.ini file only has the Quicken Version and Platform data. Any ideas. Quicken support tells me there is no way to change the sort order, but I can't believe that.
C:Windows
directory and has 8 lines in it, and the other is:
C:ProgramDataIntuitQuickenConfigQuicken.ini
which is also referenced by the user path
"C:UsersAll UsersIntuitQuickenConfigQuicken.ini".
It is this 2nd quicken.ini file that needs to be backed up and then edited, and mine has around 97 lines.
If you are using a different version of Windows and can't find the larger Quicken.ini file, reply with the version of Windows and somebody will chime in and let you know if it is in a different location when using other versions of Windows.
Got it . Thanks.
Quicken is the buggiest version I have seen them produce. I may have to switch vendors if this continues.
I finally found this - great! I changed the .ini file removing the "sorting=-1" and the Reconcile windows is working properly. Thanks so much for you past post!
gumboman
I changed the .ini file and instead of removing the line, I changed the "sorting=0" and works great. Thank you for the tip, it was making me check off the wrong enteries.
My computer does not have a ini file for Quicken 2012. Now what do i do?
For Windows 7, go to start menu and in the Search enter this:
C:ProgramDataIntuitQuickenConfig
For Windows XP, go to start menu and in the Run enter this:
C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickenConfig
These will open the right folder with Quicken.ini in it.
Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list
Chris you are too fast!
Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list
I had to find the ini file buried in XP under users, application data, intuit ,quicken, under reconcile instruction = 1. I changed to 0 and it now shows earliest to latest.
Thanks everyone for your input.