How to download & activate Quicken 2020 to computer running old 2017 version

mduke1952

I currently have a 2017 non-subscription version of Quicken Deluxe that was loaded to my Windows computer from a CD. I recently received a 2019 subscription version of Q Deluxe that I want to download from the Q website and use to replace the 2017 version. On the download site, it asks if I am: a new Q member, renewing/changing my current membership (remember I don't currently have a subscription), or I'm installing on another computer. Which is the proper way to identify myself, so that my old data will be read by the new program and the installation goes smoothly?

Ps56k2

Just a couple of clarifications that might help...
Yes - you should backup your Quicken QDF data file... should be doing it anyway.

Can you log into the Quicken website with a Quicken user ID and password ?
If so, then do it - and you should see your current Quicken account.
Scroll down to the "download" area, and all you need to do is click Download.
You will get the Quicken installer....
run it to actually install Quicken on your computer.

BTW - you will just "open" your old QDF file, and not "import" it.

Not sure exactly where and how the Activation Code is entered in this scenario.

https://www.quicken.com/support/how-activate-your-quicken-membership