Error message: your data file is older than the free evaluation period (Quicken 2001) [Edited]

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All my data is in Quicken 2001. I'm getting a message that "your data file is older than the free evaluation period ! Upgrade to Quicken Deluxe 2001 to access your data." When I hit the "Purchase" button, I get a message that the site is unreachable. When I call the number for HELP ([Removed - Outdated Phone Number]) it seems that this number is no longer active. I realize that Quicken does not support Quicken 2001 any more but I really, really need a solution to my predicament. Would you advise that I try to buy Quicken 2001 Deluxe (disk) at Amazon and then install it on my laptop (running Windows 10) by booting on "SAFE MODE"?? Thank you so much for any help to this DESPERATE GOOD GUY !!

volvogirl · Answer

never heard of that message.   What version do you have?  Is it the Starter Edition for US?

You should at least try to convert to the 2013 version since you don’t use any online services or download transactions now.  Then it should run on newer versions of Windows.  Starting in 2014 they instituted an ID password to get into your own data. I’m staying on 2013.

2013 should run on Newer Windows.  You can download 2013 Deluxe for free using this how to convert article.  It’s under Converting from Quicken 2004-2009.  Click on the Blue words....Quicken 2013 for Windows in step 3.

If your version is 2003 or earlier you will need to first convert to 2004.

Then convert to 2013.  Read that whole article on converting.

And FYI - 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.

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

NotACPA · Answer

I unBolded your message.  Messages that are Bold are considered to be shouting … and very rude.