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RESOLUTION: Quicken Mac 2017 4.5.4 Fails to Launch post-update

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Some customers have encountered a crash when attempting to launch Quicken Mac 2017 after installing the 4.5.4 patch update.

This has been confirmed to be a permissions issue with the data file that the team is working on a fix. In most cases, you can use the simple workaround as follows:


 
  1. Open Finder > Go & hold Option key to see/select the hidden Library folder
  2. In Library, browse to Application Support > Quicken 2017 > Backups > Automatic Backups
  3. Open the file named BACKUP (Pre-Update) - your file name.quicken2017backup using v4.5.4If there is more than one of these files, use the most recent one.
  4. When prompted, choose to Restore This File and specify a location to save the file.
 


If you are still crashing and unable to open the file, the previous version of the app can be retrieved from the Trash. You can use the same backup file and open it using this previous version.


 


If you require assistance with these instructions, please contact Quicken Support - https://www.quicken.com/support#contact-support

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  • Quicken TamaraQuicken Tamara Alumni ✭✭✭✭
    edited October 2018
    Quicken Mac PD has found a solution for those customers who are not resolved by the steps provided above.

    Please download the utility named RepairCorruptDatabase.app.zip, then double-click that zip to extract the app. When extracted, run the app and select the file you're unable to open.

    The utility will repair the database, then allow you to open the file in Quicken Mac 2017.

    https://assistant.quicken.com/patch/Support_Files/RepairCorruptDatabase.app.zip
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