Max File Size - New File?

Question

I'm using the Windows subscription version on a Windows 10 laptop and my current file is almost 74MB. My data in that file is from 2018 through YTD.

I'd like to start a new file with the existing data going back to 1/1/22 to decrease the file size.  Should I not really worry about this?  If I want to move forward with a new file and retain my info back to 1/1/22, what's the best way to go about it?

Thanks!

Ps56k2 · Answer

As mentioned - it really is a better idea to just keep ALL your data - why would you delete any fiancial history ?
And 74MB is nothing - you can see your Quicken data file stats here - ..... Help --> CTRL+About Quicken

splasher · Answer

If you are saving attachments into your data file and you are worried about the file's size, I wouldn't to do it.  They bloat the size of your file and all of your backups.  Now it doesn't slow things down, it is just a lot of file space.  The other downside is that you can only get them out one at a time.  I'd create a folder structure separate from Quicken and save them in there with appropriate names to make them findable.

Rocket J Squirrel · Answer

Don't worry about it. There is no need to decrease the size. And someday you will wish you had your historical data in your current file.