Can I have 2 Quicken files open at the same time in Quicken Windows?

Question

I have different Quicken files for different family businesses. Occasionally I have transactions that affect more than one file.  It would be easier if all those files could be open at once, similar to having multiple "tabs" or windows open in a web browser.  Does Quicken have this capability and I just can't figure it out?

Peggy S · Answer

I would like this too.  Lately I have had problems with Quicken changing the starting date on bank accounts that have old transactions archived off.  I need to look at transactions from an old backup version and correct the current version.  This is hard to do when I can't look at both at once.  And this is happening much too frequently lately!

Ps56k2 · Answer

just curious what kind of transaction would effect more than one Quicken "unrelated" business files ?

UKR · Answer

An enhancement request has previously been posted and is available here:
https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7603255/enhancement-request-multiple-q-files-open-at-once-7-merged-votes
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