Is the size of my QDATA file causing problems?

Question

My QDATA file contains about 13 years of data and is about 200 MB.  Lately, when I begin working, I don't have any problems.  However, at some point, I can no longer access any account.  When I try to do so, the system emits a tone with no error messages.  Exiting and reloading the program temporarily solves the problem, but it happens with every session.

If size is an issue, is there a way to split the large file into two smaller ones by transaction date?  If not, is there a way to start a new file, but with all my settings intact?  I have plenty of memory and hard drive space on the machine.

actuary314 · Answer

Unfortunately, the problem hasn't gone away, despite the changes outlined above.  It's a problem I can live with, if necessary.

splasher · Answer

I keep my Memorized Payee list pruned to 13 months.  I figure if I use it less often then once a year, It isn't worth keeping.

NotACPA · Answer

I have 17 memorized payees ... because "Memorized Bills & Income" don't need to be memorized payees also.I keep my MP list trimmed to "used within the last 4 months"