Can I update with old Quicken files from 2000 to 2005 [edit]

zbindi
zbindi I do not have Quicken yet Unconfirmed, Member
edited December 2022 in Before you Buy
I used Quicken from 2000 to 2005 and saved data in .QDF and .QSD files. When I by the latest Quicken software woud I be able to open this files?

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  • volvogirl
    volvogirl Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you know what version you had?  If your Quicken was before 2010 you should have several files making up the data.


    The main data file ends in .QDF.  All Quicken versions prior to QW2010 store your data in a series of files all sharing the same filename but with different extensions like  - .QDF .IDX, .QEL, .QPH  and all 4 of those files were rolled into a single-file .QDF starting in 2010. 


    If you need to convert to a newer version you need to go through one or more intermediate versions.  If you don't want to download or import transactions you can stick with Quicken 2013.  I'm using 2013.  It's the last good version before they started requiring an ID.


    You can download 2013 Deluxe for free using this how to convert article.  It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.  2013 is the last good version before they started requiring an ID.

    https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken 

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

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