Installing new quicken but keeping 2003 version

I downloaded my 2020 quicken business and it gave me a message that I would no longer be able to use my installed 2003 version. It was my intent to start fresh with the new quicken going forward. But keep the old 2003 version to preserve the records "as is." Is it possible to do this? Is there a workaround?

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  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    You could import your QW2003 data ... but then start a new file in Q with 2020 data.
    BUT, I wouldn't recommend such.  It's really just easier (say to search for older transactions) if it's all in one place.  AND,when its in one place you can do year by year comparisons.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Quicken Windows Subscription Alumni ✭✭✭✭
    As mentioned above, it's certainly easier to have all that history in one place and in a single Quicken QDF file.  My Quicken data goes back to 1980's -
    Do you have investments or just banking data.... what happens to all that investment cost basis data if you start over -
    Also, it would be good to get your 2003 file imported into a more current version of Quicken, as it may take several steps to migrate that 2003 Quicken file into the current Quicken 2020 format.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi @""Jeffrey weintraub" ,

    Do you have another computer or know how to Dual-Boot your computer?

    If you know how, then you can have both versions of Quicken installed in separate operating systems.

    See this FAQ:  https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7307115/add-your-quicken-information-to-your-posts-plus-how-you-are-connected-to-the-internet

    Work with Copies of your Actual Quicken Data Files

    thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA

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