Data File Issue
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Did you install the last patch release for your version? You can download it from this link: Quicken PatchesSave it with the installation CD that you have for use in the future if need be.Also, look at your data file's name. Is it longer than eight characters in length, 12345678.QDF.
If it is, with Quicken closed, rename it in Windows Explorer; once renamed, double-click on the renamed data file to start Quicken using that data file and thus changing Quicken's last file used info; close Quicken and then start Quicken again using the original Quicken program icon which should start with the renamed file as normal.
-splasher using Q continuously since 1996
- Subscription Quicken - Win11 and QW2013 - Win11
-Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list5 -
Aside from fixing your issue, you may want to consider using the free upgraded version of QW2013 available here:https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken (just lok under the appropriate section).
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Answers
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Did you install the last patch release for your version? You can download it from this link: Quicken PatchesSave it with the installation CD that you have for use in the future if need be.Also, look at your data file's name. Is it longer than eight characters in length, 12345678.QDF.
If it is, with Quicken closed, rename it in Windows Explorer; once renamed, double-click on the renamed data file to start Quicken using that data file and thus changing Quicken's last file used info; close Quicken and then start Quicken again using the original Quicken program icon which should start with the renamed file as normal.
-splasher using Q continuously since 1996
- Subscription Quicken - Win11 and QW2013 - Win11
-Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list5 -
Aside from fixing your issue, you may want to consider using the free upgraded version of QW2013 available here:https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken (just lok under the appropriate section).
Have Questions? Help Guide for Quicken for Mac
FAQs: Quicken Mac • Quicken Windows • Quicken Mobile
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Object to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires(Now Archived, even with over 350 votes!)
(Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
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Splasher - thank you very much. Shortening the file name fixed the problem.0