Get error "Unable to create the destination data file" when I try to backup Quicken
patmartinreno
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I get an error code" Unable to create the destination data file" when I try to back up Quicken onto my thumb drive as I have done for ages until very recently
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In case this is of interest, I went to Quicken Chat and Hobdy solved problem in short order 1. Go to File, 2 Go to File Operations 3. Press and Hold CTRL SHIFT and while holding them, click on Validate and Repair 4. Check box for Validate file and click OK, close note pad 5 Close and reopen Quicken and Log In.
That worked first time for me.
Thank you for the efforts to help me
Thank you to Hobdy0
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Is there sufficient space available on the USB drive for your QDF?
Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP0 -
I tried a new thumb drive with plenty of space on it and the backup shows on it but I still get the error on Quicken and it says File NOT backed up0
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As a test, what happens when you select the local HD?
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I get the same error code "Unable to create the destination data file."
Sorry just got back to Quicken.
thank you. I hope you can help0 -
When you do the backup to your HD, what's the FULL path to the backup location (starting with C:\\) and what's the full name of your Q data file?
Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP0 -
C:\Users\Martin\Desktop\Qdata.QDF-backup0
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In the case of saving to your HD, you are pointing to the desktop when this should be a backup folder. So where are you specify the backup location when using the USB drive?
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F:\Qdata.QDF-backup
Sorry, I have been away from Quicken for a while, Still have same problem today0 -
Just a guess, but that is the root of F:. Try creating a folder, say "Backups" and try to save to that folder.
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In case this is of interest, I went to Quicken Chat and Hobdy solved problem in short order 1. Go to File, 2 Go to File Operations 3. Press and Hold CTRL SHIFT and while holding them, click on Validate and Repair 4. Check box for Validate file and click OK, close note pad 5 Close and reopen Quicken and Log In.
That worked first time for me.
Thank you for the efforts to help me
Thank you to Hobdy0
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