I have 10 years of data on my active Quicken. How do I break that down into 3 separate archive files

Camile Hickman

It appears that regardless of the dates selected through the File Operations process, all transactions will be captured through 12/31/2018.

NotACPA

Echoing ps56k's "why" question.

File size is almost NEVER a factor in Q's speed.  So your Q won't get any faster after you do this, AND

It's almost impossible to "put Humpty together again".

Sherlock

If you haven’t already, you may want to review: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7149937/faq-year-end-copy

Ps56k2

Plus .... if you break it down into 3 files - are those based upon YEARS -

And, if so, then how is your data reflecting "transactions" that have taken place in the "other" silos of data.... 

SO - why do you want to split it up ?

NotACPA

Echoing ps56k's "why" question.

File size is almost NEVER a factor in Q's speed.  So your Q won't get any faster after you do this, AND

It's almost impossible to "put Humpty together again".

Camile Hickman

Wow! I'm happy about the quick response to my question. The 'why' was to conserve space, but I suppose in the grand scheme I'll continue to back up regularly and not worry about archiving. I appreciate the response and the references. Thank you