Will the Basic version import exist quicken 2017 data

not-a-fan

Years ago I got burned by the basic version, which is all I need, as it would not import existing Quicken file from previous version. It was not a failure to import, but the fact the Basic did not have that function, which was not disclosed, nor could I get a refund.

thecreator

Hi @not-a-fan ,

Can't do a one word answer. No, because Quicken 2016, Quicken 2017 and Quicken Subscription data files, using the same format. There is no conversion of the Data File that takes place.

Quicken Subscription Basic is known as Quicken Starter. Yes Quicken Starter can restore your Manual Backups from Quicken 2017 version.

Hope that helps.

"The Data Access Guarantee applies to Deluxe and higher versions of Quicken; the Starter version will become read-only."

thecreator

Hi @"not-a-fan ,

Yes and will become Read-Only, if you stop the Subscription.or choose not to renew.

See: https://www.quicken.com/support/what-quicken-data-access-guarantee

The Deluxe Version can continue in Manual Mode with advertisements, if you choose to drop the Subscription.

not-a-fan

I find the answer ambiguous. As written, is says the data can be imported/converted from my existing Quicken 2017 .QDF file, but as written it also say it will become Read-Only.

The simple fact there is not a comma (,) after the yes makes me dubious. I have been burned in the past when the Basic version did not have the option to import/convert from previous version.

The link provided does not answer my import/convert question either, but merely states I will have access to my data without a subscription.

One word answer please!
Can I import and convert my Quicken 2017 QDF file? YES or NO.

Thank you,

thecreator

Hi @not-a-fan ,

Can't do a one word answer. No, because Quicken 2016, Quicken 2017 and Quicken Subscription data files, using the same format. There is no conversion of the Data File that takes place.

Quicken Subscription Basic is known as Quicken Starter. Yes Quicken Starter can restore your Manual Backups from Quicken 2017 version.

Hope that helps.

"The Data Access Guarantee applies to Deluxe and higher versions of Quicken; the Starter version will become read-only."