how to transfer Quicken 2020 in Windows 7 to Windows 10 install?

Question

Hi,  I am reading questions here re:  how to transfer Quicken from one computer to another computer that has a newer Windows version on it.  But my situation involves keeping the same computer, but upgrading Windows 7 to Win 10.  It will be a fresh, clean install. Meaning wiping everything on drive before it. (I think that's what happens with new Windows installs.)

How do I transfer and install my current Quicken software and files after installing Win. 10?
 (my original software is a download direct from Quicken office when there was an error with my previous software dvd version. I don't think I have the newer download software anywhere. Who knows, it may be in computer somewhere.)

I will need to re-install lots of software programs and apps.  I've dreaded this change of Windows.  A project for a pandemic weekend, I guess.

Thank you so much!

thecreator · Answer

In order to get to this Webpage, you need to be signed in, into your Microsoft Account in your Web Browser.  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10?tduid=(4e6e5b5aaabf2cdcf40a873f29804e0d)(259740)(2542549)(UUwpUdUnU49825)(dwp)

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209  This is the link for you to Create Windows 10 installation media

You can create an ISO Image, which you can burn to a DVD + or -R Disk or choose to upgrade now.

Make sure that your Computer can be upgraded to Windows 10.

"
Download Windows 10

Before updating, please
                            refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm
                        your device is not impacted."

Rocket J Squirrel · Answer

The clean install of Win10 will erase everything and you will have to reinstall all your software, Quicken included.Go to https://www.quicken.com/my-account and log in there using your Quicken ID. Scroll down and you should see a link to download a fresh copy of Quicken for Windows. If you don't, you will need to contact Quicken Support.

massachusetts234 · Answer

Thank you all.
 A lot of info.   For the replies--
 To clarify--
 Current:  Pc with Windows 7 Ultimate (?) 32bit and Quicken 2020. Quicken 2020 software originally came as a download/install by sharing screen with corporate Quicken. (there was a significant flaw in my original 2019 DVD software. Long story.   But, they provided 6 month subscription. Ended June. I renewed.)
 - (For Win. 10, I wasn't able to locate a "free" install. But I wanted to buy a physical DVD anyway.)
 - I will do a full, fresh install of Windows 10 Pro 32bit.  My files in Windows 7 will be wiped as a result. This is fine. I want to start fresh with the PC.

I will have a full back up of all my files from current Windows 7 which I keep on an external hard drive.
 Do I understand that after install of Win10,  I do not need to re-install the Quicken 2020 software itself?
 I will transfer all my files to new Windows 10 from my external hard drive that I've backed up.

It's just the software itself that I don't understand IF and HOW to re-install. 
 Do I need to re-install the Q2020 software itself.  If I have the software from the person who shared screen with me, I wouldn't know where to find it.  
 But do I need it at all?
 Someone said to download from Quicken website...

(if that particular answer and instruction is in the link from Creator's reply, I am so sorry but I cannot follow the instruction. I was hoping this would be simpler. I understand a fair amount as maybe "intermediate level" about PC's. I cannot follow all of it.)

Thank you for your patience.