what to do!!!????

lindacharpe

I had Quicken 2017 on my (Windows) computer. I had to replace my hard drive and was told I cannot reinstall the 2017 CD I still have. I got to a point with a screen requiring an activation code which I don’t have.

I want to have Quicken actually on my computer, not just access it online. We are a small investment firm. I enter data for our many accounts manually, not electronically and basically need to have Cash Flow, Balance Sheets and Income Statements for our accountant.

1. What product is most like the 2017 Quicken?
2. I have all my data on the thumb drive. Will it install without major problems in a new version?
3. Do the new versions look and operate similar to what i’ve been so happily using for 7 years?

Jon

I don't know how much Quicken Windows has changed since 2017 (I switched to the Mac in 2000) but it's still a desktop program. You have the option of syncing to the cloud & using a mobile app or web interface to access your data but none of that is required.

For investing you would want at least the Deluxe subscription. The subscription levels should match up with the old product versions AFAIK, so if your CD said "Quicken Deluxe" on it you would want that subscription level.

Boatnmaniac

QWin Subscription will be able to read your 2017 data file without any issue. Also, you will see that the manual functionality and look will be pretty similar to what you are used to. Most of the improvements in Subscription since 2017 are related to online services, not manual functionality.

You might find this Support Article helpful: https://www.quicken.com/support/mac/how-do-i-download-quicken-quickencom-after-i-buy-it/ .

You can buy the Subscription on Quicken.com. Or you can order the activation code from a reputable retailer. NewEgg.com has a really nice discount promotion right now. You will pretty quickly get the activation code that you can use.

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lindacharpe

I’m stunned and so grateful to have received any responses.

Yes, it was Quicken Deluxe. I was so bonded and comfortable with 2017, feel intimidated about having to move on.

There's another computer here that still has a functioning 2017 on it. Would I need to get 2 subscriptions or can one subscription be used for two computers?

Do I assume correctly that if my computer has a new Quicken version on it and the second computer has 2017, I won’t be able to just back up the data from my computer on a thumb drive, and use the Quicken RESTORE function on the second computer to get new data from my computer into Quicken on THAT computer - like I’ve been doing so these years

Boatnmaniac

There's another computer here that still has a functioning 2017 on it. Would I need to get 2 subscriptions or can one subscription be used for two computers?

No, 1 subscription is all you would need. The license allows to to install and use QWin subscription on multiple computers.

Do I assume correctly that if my computer has a new Quicken version on it and the second computer has 2017, I won’t be able to just back up the data from my computer on a thumb drive, and use the Quicken RESTORE function on the second computer to get new data from my computer into Quicken on THAT computer - like I’ve been doing so these years

It is my understanding that QWin 2017 will be able to read your QWin Subscription data file. I'm not 100% sure of that but after you install QWin Subscription you could do some updates in it. Then backup the file and try to restore it with your QWin 2017 system. If it works, as I suspect it will, then you are good to go. If it does not, then you can upgrade your QWin 2017 software to QWin Subscription and you will be able to transfer the data file back and forth like you have been doing for years since both will be running the same version of software.

lindacharpe

THANK YOU!

What’s involved installing Quicken? I’ve had many old versions of Quicken but always used CD’s to update to the next new version. Are there common glitches that people come across, or is it generally an easy process that works well?

Boatnmaniac

I've not heard of any significant issues installing new or upgrading from QWin 2017. Most everyone reports the process goes well.

The step-by-step instructions at this link should be helpful: https://www.quicken.com/support/mac/how-do-i-download-quicken-quickencom-after-i-buy-it/ .

Should you run into any issues, just start a new thread, explain the issue and I or someone else should be able to provide some assistance.

lindacharpe

Thanks so much.

I don’t know where you are, but it’s 10:30 here in New York and I’m just amazed to get help at this hour!