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Quicken Classic for Windows
Installing and Updating (Windows)
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!
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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.
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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.
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