How to open quicken with a specific file

Question

Some time ago I programed my Quicken start icon on Windows desk top to open Quicken with a specific file. My computer crashed and I can't remember what to add after: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Quicken\qw.exe"

mshiggins · Accepted Answer

From C. D. Bales:To cause Quicken to open the same file every time you start Quicken:

- Right-click the desktop shortcut you use to start Quicken

- Select "Properties"

- In the "Target" field, you should see the full path and name of your Quicken program (qw.exe). Suffix a space after the program name, then, following that space, key the full path and name of your Quicken file in quotes (example: "C:\QData\MyQdata.QDF"

- Click OK

Alternatively, you can create a shortcut to the Quicken .QDF file you want Quicken to open at start.

Rocket J Squirrel · Accepted Answer

Locate the QDF file. Right-click it and Send To Desktop. Now you have a desktop shortcut that opens that file.