Share your experience running QM2007 in a Virtual Machine (VM)
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If you try running QM2007 in a VM, such as, VMware Fusion, Parallels, VirtualBox, etc, please share your experience with others below.
- what works
- what does not
- quirky behaviour
- etc.
Do specify the following:
- what version of QM2007 you are using
- what VM and what version you are using
- what version of the host macOS
- what version of the client macOS running in the VM.
- what works
- what does not
- quirky behaviour
- etc.
Do specify the following:
- what version of QM2007 you are using
- what VM and what version you are using
- what version of the host macOS
- what version of the client macOS running in the VM.
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
It seems the solution for one person is to make sure the Backup folder is located in the Documents folder INSIDE the VM drive, not in the host OS drive area.
Have you tried this?
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
After much trial and error, I was able to solve my problem by compressing the Quicken data file into a .zip file and then importing it into the VM. Success! I really have no idea why this worked but am glad it did.
Glad you have it working now.
BTW, if you do a Get Info of the volume/drive inside the VM, what format is it showing up as, Mac OS Extended or APFS? Also, just to be sure, what version of the client OS did you install; was it macOS 10.14 Mojave?
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Glad to see this link. I too recently move my QM 2007 to a VM on a new Mac Desktop.
App: Quicken for Mac 2007 Ver. 16.2.4
VM: Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac
VM OS: OSX El Capitan v 10.11.6
Host OS. macOS Catalina v 10.15.3
I got the old program turn on and old data transferred in the VM, It is the only app in the VM environment. I even download a El Capitan compatible printer driver. I will ask for help in the printing info later.
One problem I encounter is that whenever I use "QUOTE" to down load Security prices, it wants to registration. But when I click to open the link:
https://registerqt.intuit.com/reg?regclientid.name=QMAC®clientid.version=1.0&licensenumber=&eoc=148125&macsproductid=298518
It fails to open every time. I wonder if the link to no longer supported. Is there a work around?
Thanks for the help?
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
What is a proper file hierarchy for the account and backup files in the VM?
So far, I am relying on backing up the whole computer storage volume rather than backing up Quicken in the VM volume.
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
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Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
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(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
The best would be to track down the preference files and copy them into their respective locations in the VM environment. You may want to ZIP them first before moving them into the VM storage area to avoid any Permissions related issues.
To find and move your preferences file(s), please read this post:
If you give this a try, please report back any results.
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
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COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
BTW, that "Quote" might have been discontinue as you noted. I discover I can use the "Historical" function to download from one month to 5 years worth of Security prices. Hope that adds to the knowledge base if others are running into the same problem.
I am hoping more people will join this conversation.
Sorry, I should have read your reply more closely. I missed the link you included. I will read that instruction more closely. I'll try to report back later. Thanks again.
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
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COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Have you tried this yet? If so, how did it go?
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Help Guide and FAQs for Quicken Mobile
COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)