store live quicken file on a local file server

ringo11
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edited July 2022 in File Conversion and Backup (Windows)
How do I store live quicken file on a local file server?
At one time this worked now fails.

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  • GeoffG
    GeoffG Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Chris_QPW said:
    And note that the reason that it isn't recommended is because if there is any kind of network problem, it might correct the data file.
    I believe you meant corrupt.
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  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Quicken does NOT support storing your current data file on a mapped network drive nor a cloud drive. If you do, you risk corrupting your data file. Backups to a mapped network drive or a cloud drive are fine.
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  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, I doubt that will ever change since they don't consider it a shortcoming. 
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  • Quicken Anja
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    Hello @ringo11,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Community with your question.

    We may need some clarification in order to better assist you further. Are you trying to store your Quicken data file (QDF) on an external and/or cloud-based drive (e.g.: flash/USB drive, OneDrive, DropBox, etc)?

    Please check back and let us know! Thank you.

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  • Chris_QPW
    Chris_QPW Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
    Storing the QDF file you are opening on a network drive has never been supported.  As such, if you want to do it, it is up to you to make work.  And note that the reason that it isn't recommended is because if there is any kind of network problem, it might correct the data file.
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  • GeoffG
    GeoffG Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Chris_QPW said:
    And note that the reason that it isn't recommended is because if there is any kind of network problem, it might correct the data file.
    I believe you meant corrupt.
    3uVg3ypwQR.png

  • Chris_QPW
    Chris_QPW Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
    GeoffG said:
    Chris_QPW said:
    And note that the reason that it isn't recommended is because if there is any kind of network problem, it might correct the data file.
    I believe you meant corrupt.
    Opps.  Yes, I meant corrupt.
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  • ringo11
    ringo11 Member ✭✭✭
    edited June 2022
    > @Quicken Anja said:
    > Hello @ringo11,
    >
    > Thank you for reaching out to the Community with your question.
    >
    > We may need some clarification in order to better assist you further. Are you trying to store your Quicken data file (QDF) on an external and/or cloud-based drive (e.g.: flash/USB drive, OneDrive, DropBox, etc)?
    >
    > Please check back and let us know! Thank you.

    Some years ago (back in DOS days) I was able to store/update .QDF file on my local-network file server now cheap-seats Synology DS218j hardware. Win 10 Mapped to U:\DS218j\quicken\....
    Now I must store/update on local C:\ drive. While local storage is simpler it makes DS218j backup more complicated.
    Please advise.

    Thanks for the follow up.
  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Quicken does NOT support storing your current data file on a mapped network drive nor a cloud drive. If you do, you risk corrupting your data file. Backups to a mapped network drive or a cloud drive are fine.
    Quicken Subscription HBRP - Windows 10
  • ringo11
    ringo11 Member ✭✭✭
    [Quicken does NOT support storing your current data file on a mapped network drive ]
    Is Quicken planing to fix that shortcoming?
  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No, I doubt that will ever change since they don't consider it a shortcoming. 
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  • Chris_QPW
    Chris_QPW Quicken Windows Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
    ringo11 said:
    [Quicken does NOT support storing your current data file on a mapped network drive ]
    Is Quicken planing to fix that shortcoming?
    No.  Quicken was created with writing to a local drive where it doesn't have to worry about network problems.  It would take pretty much a total rewrite of Quicken to change it now.
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  • ringo11
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    edited June 2022
    Thanks for the reply.

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  • Chris_QPW
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    I'm not even aware of a Quicken equivalent, as in another product that has all the same features.
    Of course, what might work for someone depends on what features they actually use.

    Discussing other personal finances software on this site isn't allowed.
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  • ringo11
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    Chris_QPW said:
    I'm not even aware of a Quicken equivalent, as in another product that has all the same features.
    Of course, what might work for someone depends on what features they actually use.

    Discussing other personal finances software on this site isn't allowed.

    Thank yup. Now we all understand why discussing other personal finances software on this site isn't allowed.
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