Extra Files Along with the ".qdf" Database File

Question

Situation:

I'm constantly copying the .qdf (database) file from my desktop computer to my laptop computer so that I can do my work using two different computers.  I simply put it in Dropbox then from the other computer move it to the correct folder.  When I decide to switch computers, I repeat the process for the other computer.  This might sound strange, but it seems to work for me.

Question:

How important are the files listed below:

Homeacct.qdf.cashadj, homeacct_OldSyncLog.dat, homeacct_SyncLog.dat, HomeacctOFXLOG.DAT

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They don't seem to be used, but I'm sure they keep certain records. I'm not sure if they come into play when you have a corrupt .qdf file that requires fixing.

I'm just curious and don't want to create a problem down the road.

Thanks

Chris_QPW · Accepted Answer

These files are "log files", that are basically used for debugging.  You can delete them, but they will be created again.

There is no need to keep them for backups.

jco61 · Accepted Answer

Okay, that is good to know.  If just logfiles, who do they benefit?  I can't open them in notepad.

Chris_QPW · Accepted Answer

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20442188#Comment_20442188

You can't open them in Notepad because they have personal information in them and as such are scrambled.   You can open them using Help → Contact Support → Log Files

When using the "default report", as in selecting one from the menu, there isn't any way to change the default margins/columns.

But if you save a report, it "should" save the size (which basically controls the outside margins of the report)/position of the window and the columns.

I put should in quotes because from time to time this has been messed up in Quicken and sometimes doesn't work for some people.