Error occurred while preparing the Quicken 2007 file to be imported to Quicken 2017 for Mac
Just purchased Quicken 2017 for Mac. I have used Quicken 2007 since 2013, and older versions since 1994.
Set up promised to be easy - I think it said Select file to import.
I selected the most recent file, 6$2002.qdfm and after a wait, saw this error message:
'Could not import "6$2002.qdfm"
An error occurred while preparing the file to be imported.'
I am running OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6, using Quicken 2007 version 16.2.4 build 25.886.100.
Quicken 2017 for Mac, Version 4.2.1 (Build 42.14458.100)
Any suggestions? I would really like to be able to retain access to the data instead of starting from scratch.
I gave up on Quicken 2016 for Mac due to the odd negative numbers in account balances, apparent inability to handle data from Vanguard, etc.
Set up promised to be easy - I think it said Select file to import.
I selected the most recent file, 6$2002.qdfm and after a wait, saw this error message:
'Could not import "6$2002.qdfm"
An error occurred while preparing the file to be imported.'
I am running OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6, using Quicken 2007 version 16.2.4 build 25.886.100.
Quicken 2017 for Mac, Version 4.2.1 (Build 42.14458.100)
Any suggestions? I would really like to be able to retain access to the data instead of starting from scratch.
I gave up on Quicken 2016 for Mac due to the odd negative numbers in account balances, apparent inability to handle data from Vanguard, etc.
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https://www.quicken.com/support/troubleshooting-data-file-problems-quicken-mac-2007
Also, QM2007 LC (v16.1.x or higher) WILL run on El Capitan. In fact it will run on Sierra too. The fact that it will not run for you is because you have the PPC version (v16.0.x). Since you purchased QM2017, you can actually get QM2007 LC version for free as an intermediary version by contacting Quicken support here: http://www.quicken.com/contact-support. Just select QM2017 support to get yoru free support.
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http://www.quicken.com/mac/compare
*NOTE: Support for fixed rate loans has been released in v4.5.x but there is no announced timing for support for variable rate or simple daily interest loans.
Currently, the main advantages of QM2017 over QM2007 include the ability to sync cash, bank, and credit card accounts using Quicken Mobile for mobile devices (iOS and Android) and the ability to save receipts with transactions via computer or mobile device. There are a few other minor features that QM2007 does not have. Note that QM2017 is being supported until April 30, 2020 whereas it has been announced that security fixes have ceased for QM2007 since QM2017 is released...see http://www.quicken.com/support/update-quicken-mac-2007-support-policies-may-2016 yet online access will continue as long as the FI/Bank supports it and their security updates don't prevent it.
You may want to review the List of Obstacles and Hindrances for Migrating from QM2007 or QWin to Quicken for Mac. Add your vote to any features that are missing for you. Your VOTES matter!
Be aware of data that will and will not carry forward:
https://www.quicken.com/support/what-data-gets-carried-over
Then look at the updates since the original release here:
https://www.quicken.com/support/quicken-2017-mac-release-notes
Also read some of the Fixes and Improvements that are being released soon here:
http://www.quicken.com/upcoming-product-fixes-and-improvements
You will also want to look at a more detailed comparison done by a SuperUser which also identifies nuances not mentioned elsewhere (and read on for comments from other users too on that same discussion thread):
https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/can-anyone-who-has-switched-from-2007-to-2015-he...
Take a look at the following videos to give you a better idea:
https://www.youtube.com/user/QuickenMac
If you find that QM2017 does not meet your needs, the alternative is to obtain and run QM2007 Lion Compatible (LC), which will run on Mac OS X 10.6.8 to 10.12 Sierra (so far) by contacting Quicken support here: http://www.quicken.com/contact-support.
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List of Obstacles and Hindrances for Migrating from QM2007 or QWin to Quicken for Mac
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
I entered a chat session with Quicken Support that eventually lasted 3 hours, 27 minutes.
The suggestion to try QM2007 LC couldn't be tried because Quicken no longer "supports" that version and Support would not make it available to me.
I had an older Mac running 10.6.8 and I copied QM2007 to it along with my data file. We tried many many variations of Backing up, Exporting, Importing, New from..., Re-indexing, etc. and none of it was working.
Finally the Support agent let me download QM2015. It immediately opened my QM2007 .qdfm file, I made a back-up of that, and it opened in QM2017, no problem.
I am missing the UI of QM2007 but I guess it just sucks to be me. Meh... so long as my accounts balance, I'll be fine.
Also interesting that QM2015 could read your data but QM2017 could not. That is unusual too. But glad it worked out for you.
What issues did you run into? What types of error messages, etc?
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Wait! I can't! I don't have that many fingers and toes!
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When I contacted Quicken support TWICE I was told that it was an unsupported version and that I had to buy QM2017.
All I wanted was the last release of QM2007, which for the time being does run under Sierra.
But they wouldn't give it to me, wouldn't give me a link for the update...nothing. Just "upgrade your version to Quicken Mac 2017".
Support: "Where did you buy it?"
Me: "From you! Don't you keep records?"
What harm is there in doing so? There is no cost to them but instead gains retaining a loyal customer, maintaining their Mac customer base.
QM2007 is effectively equivalent to QW2013 in terms of the number of versions back. And Quicken is still willing to provide intermediary versions QW2004 and QW2013 to assist in migration from as far back as QW98, even though those older versions are no longer supported. And QM2007 LC still runs on modern versions of Mac OS, whereas QW2004 does not.
This seems like utter nonsense and makes no rational business sense.
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
I tried this TWICE. Both times Quicken support staff told me that QM 2007 was an unsupported version...I'd have to to upgrade to QM 2017. Great job of reading from their script.
I stated, BOTH TIMES, that all I wanted was a link to download the LAST revision of QM 2007 so I could get it to work on my Mac with Sierra...and the same answer was repeated...no support for QM 2007 and upgrade to QM 2017.
I did a Google search as well...last revision download is no where to be found.
So, I did it, I bought QM 2017...and I'm sorry to say this, but I downloaded it, converted my Quicken Windows 2017 data (well, sort of...didn't do a very good job of getting it right as all my investment balances are way off) and after all that I really don't like Quicken Mac 2017.
Takes a very long time to open (I have transactions since 1985). Takes a millenium to download transactions (I can literally do a few things around the house and then come back). Can't manually update security prices without jumping through a million hoops to get there.
I can tell the former Mint influence on the software...although I like Mint better for that and they do a better job.
So...I'm already no longer using QM 2017 (way too many issues to use it, which I can't mention on here because I'll get my account suspended). Wasted about four hours of my time, but that's on me.
Went back to using my Quicken Windows in a virtual machine. There is NO comparison between the two products.
Maybe, one day, I'll just start a new data file and go from there and see if the performance issues remain in Quicken Mac. I don't know.
I'm sure others who use QM 2017 love it. This is just my impression as a 32 year QW user.
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And I can't blame the support team. They just read from scripts they are provided.
I kept telling them both times I didn't want to upgrade...I just wanted the last release so I could get QM 2007 to work with Sierra.
Didn't work out. Oh well. QM 2017 is sitting on my Mac. Maybe one day I'll revisit it. Maybe not.
I mean a user was even very recently provide QM2006 as a bridge even though it is not even typically optional. So there is either inconsistency, a lack of knowledge, they are being very strict to only supply bridge versions if they know they are only going to be used that way, or they recently changed their policy.
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When I told them that's not true, that the last two maintenance revisions DO work with Sierra, but I can't download them because the initial release doesn't work with Sierra, I was plainly told (both times) that Quicken 2007 won't work with Sierra.
Oh well. I'm not going to belabor this any further. Not really worth the time.
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What I think I typed was that this is clearly wrong info because QM2007 LC does run on Sierra. So it makes suspect any QM2007 related info they supplied suspect.
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Read this FAQ to assist: Error Message When Opening file - Unable to open file - QM2007
Be sure to have backups before you play around with your file.
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