How do i open a QDF file?
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Do you have all the files that make up the data file set? If your Quicken was before 2010 you should have several files making up the data.
The main data file ends in .QDF. All Quicken versions prior to QW2010 store your data in a series of files all sharing the same filename but with different extensions like - .QDF .IDX, .QEL, .QPH and all 4 of those files were rolled into a single-file .QDF starting in 2010.
If you need to convert to a newer version you need to go through one or more intermediate versions. If you don't want to download or import transactions you can stick with Quicken 2013. I'm using 2013. It's the last good version before they started requiring an ID.
You can download 2013 for free using this how to convert article. It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.
https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken
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Do you have Quicken at all?Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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i did years ago0
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Do you still have a copy you can install on a computer? If so, what year?Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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It was many computers ago and i didn't transfer it over eventally0
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QDF's (Quicken Data Files) can only be opened by Quicken. There are no "viewers" or other such accessories.AND, do you have any idea what product year of Quicken was used to create those files. Because opening them (with Q) may be fairly simple ... or could be somewhat convoluted, depending upon what it takes to get older QDFs into any modern Q product.Also, can you open that QDF with WinZip (or such) to see if you have a Quicken "package" file ... or only the QDF. With any luck, you'll have the package ... and that's a fairly recent format. If there's a QDF, along with other files, inside the QDF that you have, that would be a good thing.Q user since DOS version 5
Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Home & Business
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it's from '080
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Did you post a link i can download it from or did i misunderstand0
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Click on the word HERE in Greg's message.Q user since DOS version 5
Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Home & Business
Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP0 -
Opps, I forgot that you need Online Services to be able to open a QDF. Guess you'll have to buy a subscription to Quicken. It has a 30 day money back guarantee.Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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Greg is there a way i can send you the files you open and send back to me and i'll pay you via Venmo?0
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Send me a PM and I'll respond.Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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Greg i don't have your contact info0
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Click the Inbox icon at the top right of the page and select New Message. Type Greg_the_Geek in Recipients.Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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i know you think i'm incompetent, but when i click on the inbox it doesn't open but rather says i don't have any messages. In other words it doesn't let me compose. How about emailing me at [removed] ?0
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Greg_the_Geek said:Opps, I forgot that you need Online Services to be able to open a QDF. Guess you'll have to buy a subscription to Quicken. It has a 30 day money back guarantee.I don't believe this to be the case. Are you thinking about QFX files, which do need to go online?OP should be able to download QW2013 and (with luck) open the QW2008 QDF with it.
Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, now using QWin Premier Subscription (US) on Win10 Pro.0 -
It says QDF from 20080
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Thanks, @Rocket J Squirrel! I got my QXX files mixed up.Rocket J Squirrel said:I don't believe this to be the case. Are you thinking about QFX files, which do need to go online?OP should be able to download QW2013 and (with luck) open the QW2008 QDF with it.
@Bsth41, click here.
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no solution other than to buy a copy ?0
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Click the word "here" in my post and download/install a copy of Quicken Deluxe 2013.Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 100
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Will do thank you for your help0
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Do you have all the files that make up the data file set? If your Quicken was before 2010 you should have several files making up the data.
The main data file ends in .QDF. All Quicken versions prior to QW2010 store your data in a series of files all sharing the same filename but with different extensions like - .QDF .IDX, .QEL, .QPH and all 4 of those files were rolled into a single-file .QDF starting in 2010.
If you need to convert to a newer version you need to go through one or more intermediate versions. If you don't want to download or import transactions you can stick with Quicken 2013. I'm using 2013. It's the last good version before they started requiring an ID.
You can download 2013 for free using this how to convert article. It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.
https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken
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