Can I install 2020 Premier without importing any data from my older version?

Jerry Quiring

I have used Quicken for 15 years and would like fresh start. Can I download 2020 with the old version still on my computer or should I put the old data on a flash drive and wipe the computer clean? Thanks!

splasher

Bottom line is, the data is kept in a data file, not the Quicken program except for global information like your Quicken Id, recent file list, etc.

If you want to start fresh, start a new file, File->New Quicken File and your old data is completely separate from your new data file and information.

NotACPA

Let it do the import ... and then simply do FILE, New Quicken file.  You'll end up with a nearly blank Q data file, with only Q's pre-defined categories created ... but no YOU data.

Sherlock

We may start a new data file at any time: select File > New Quicken File...

thecreator

Hi @""Jerry Quiring" ,

Simple. Move your old data to a Flash Drive or Thumb Drive.

Next, follow this procedure to install Quicken 2020, that is Quicken Subscription: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7844658/installing-reinstalling-windows-quicken-subscription-editions

Reason: you can't have two different Quicken programs in the same operating system.

Jerry Quiring

Sounds like two very different opinions on this subject.

Greg_the_Geek

What version are you currently using?

splasher

Bottom line is, the data is kept in a data file, not the Quicken program except for global information like your Quicken Id, recent file list, etc.

If you want to start fresh, start a new file, File->New Quicken File and your old data is completely separate from your new data file and information.