Cannot run the .exe file to install Quicken on Windows 10 -1909

bww808
bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
I'm assuming I'm not the first to encounter this, but have not found a solution.
"The contents of this file cannot be unpacked. The executable you are attempting to run has been corrupted. Please obtain another copy of the file, verify its integrity, and try again."

I have tried on all 3 of my Windows 10 PC's. This PC is version 1909, build 18363.1256.

Answers

  • Ps56k2
    Ps56k2 Quicken Windows Subscription Alumni ✭✭✭✭
    edited January 2021
    Let me ask the obvious .....
    Where did you download this EXE -
    and what is the exact URL or filename ?
    Here's my current MS Windows version display

  • bww808
    bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
    edited January 2021
    https://download.quicken.com/windows/Quicken.exe?email=[email removed]. Tried initially from the download folder, then moved the exe to a program folder.
  • bww808
    bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
    I have run Restoro on all three PC's, followed all of the steps per: https://windowsreport.com/exe-files-not-opening-windows-10/, downloaded and attempted to run .exe multiple times, and successfully ran a .exe for another program. Not sure what is different about the Quicken .exe.
  • Ps56k2
    Ps56k2 Quicken Windows Subscription Alumni ✭✭✭✭
    I've never seen the URL listed with that weird "optional" email address -




  • bww808
    bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
    That is the URL that is under my account profile to download the exe.
  • bww808
    bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
    Tried:
    https://download.quicken.com/windows/Quicken.exe

    Same results...
  • GeoffG
    GeoffG Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not certain where you are attempting to download the Quicken installation app, but there is only one source. quicken.com. You should log in to your account and navigate to the bottom of My Account. Assuming this is for a current subscription version.
  • bww808
    bww808 Quicken Windows Subscription Member
    GeoffG, I agree. I tried from the link provided in my subscription account and also from: https://download.quicken.com/windows/Quicken.exe. Same .exe, same problem.
  • Chris_QPW
    Chris_QPW Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
    Things to consider
    1. If your Windows username has spaces in it, try an administrator account that doesn't have any.
    2. Sometimes creating and new administrator account and installing with it helps.
    3. Always copy the install program to a local disk and install from there.
    4. Clearing out your temporary folder and rebooting might help.
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