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Errors and Troubleshooting (Windows)
Backup issues
Don Cox
I recently changed computers. I back up Quicken to a jump drive. Now I notice that when I go to back up, my computer says "The file already exists. Do you wish to overwrite?" I notice that my backup files are no longer dated. There seems to be just one file that is constantly overwritten. How do I get the separate files back?
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Frankx
Hi
@Don
Cox.
I think the base way to ensure that your backup files are not "overwritten" is to add a date to your backups.
Go to: File > Backup and Restore > Backup Quicken file;
Then in the next window > Click on the "Add date to backup file name" box
That should keep you from overwriting backup files.
Frankx
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GeoffG
Did you overlook the Add date option?
volvogirl
There should be a little checkbox to add the date to the name when you backup. Either on the backup screen or Check around under preferences.
Frankx
Hi
@Don
Cox.
I think the base way to ensure that your backup files are not "overwritten" is to add a date to your backups.
Go to: File > Backup and Restore > Backup Quicken file;
Then in the next window > Click on the "Add date to backup file name" box
That should keep you from overwriting backup files.
Frankx
Don Cox
Thanks. I feel like an idiot. It must have changed when I moved the program over. Thanks to everyone for their quick response.
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