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Errors and Troubleshooting (Windows)
Get error "Unable to create the destination data file" when I try to backup Quicken
patmartinreno
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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patmartinreno
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 Hobdy
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NotACPA
Is there sufficient space available on the USB drive for your QDF?
patmartinreno
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 up
GeoffG
As a test, what happens when you select the local HD?
patmartinreno
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 help
NotACPA
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?
patmartinreno
C:\Users\Martin\Desktop\Qdata.QDF-backup
GeoffG
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?
patmartinreno
F:\Qdata.QDF-backup
Sorry, I have been away from Quicken for a while, Still have same problem today
GeoffG
Just a guess, but that is the root of F:. Try creating a folder, say "Backups" and try to save to that folder.
patmartinreno
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 Hobdy
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