How will my Quicken subscription move to my new Win11 PC?

Mike Curran

I've purchased a new PC but I'm not sure about z couple things:

1. How to move the program over;
2. Will I need some sort of validation code? I think my subscription renewed automatically so maybe no code needed?

Thanks in advance!

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran to install Quicken to a new PC is pretty easy.

1. Install the Quicken program to your new computer. The simplest way to get the install program is to sign on to your Quicken Account and download it from there. Or you can download it from Quicken.com/download
2. No validation code required. Your subscription information is attached to your Quicken ID.

Here is some detailed information from Quicken Support -

https://www.quicken.com/support/how-do-i-move-my-quicken-data-file-one-computer-another/

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran you can install Quicken onto as many computers as you want, as long as you use the same Quicken ID. Quicken subscriptions are tied to Quicken IDs.

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran however, keep in mind that while you can move a Quicken data file between computers, you cannot open and use it on multiple computers at the same time. Also, Quicken is not designed to be used over a network or shared drive, as this can lead to data corruption.

NotACPA

Q lacks the "Lock", "Commit" & "Rollback" commands that would be needed to operate ANY database in a networked environment.

You can use "remote viewing", and similar tools, but it's HIGHLY ill-advised to actually operate Q across any network. The program expects it's data file to be on a local hard-drive ONLY. Any other configuration is risking data corruption, possibly irretrievable.

Yes, you can have Q on 2 computers on the same network … but they'll be separate instances of the program with no synching … Q simply doesn't know how to do that.

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran to install Quicken to a new PC is pretty easy.

1. Install the Quicken program to your new computer. The simplest way to get the install program is to sign on to your Quicken Account and download it from there. Or you can download it from Quicken.com/download
2. No validation code required. Your subscription information is attached to your Quicken ID.

Here is some detailed information from Quicken Support -

https://www.quicken.com/support/how-do-i-move-my-quicken-data-file-one-computer-another/

Mike Curran

Okay, I get that I can download it onto the new computer by first logging in to my Quicken account. But how does Quicken let me do that, as it will appear that I'm trying to put Quicken on two of my computers, the existing one that already has it, and the new one?

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran you can install Quicken onto as many computers as you want, as long as you use the same Quicken ID. Quicken subscriptions are tied to Quicken IDs.

CaliQkn

@Mike Curran however, keep in mind that while you can move a Quicken data file between computers, you cannot open and use it on multiple computers at the same time. Also, Quicken is not designed to be used over a network or shared drive, as this can lead to data corruption.

Mike Curran

Okay, thanks. Your last comment about using over a network - what about over a remote connection between two PC's on the same network? Or, are you saying, might as well install Quicken on both, then no remote connection is necessary? And if so, can each PC have a copy of the data file, and will it be synced between them?

Thanks for your patience.

NotACPA

Q lacks the "Lock", "Commit" & "Rollback" commands that would be needed to operate ANY database in a networked environment.

You can use "remote viewing", and similar tools, but it's HIGHLY ill-advised to actually operate Q across any network. The program expects it's data file to be on a local hard-drive ONLY. Any other configuration is risking data corruption, possibly irretrievable.

Yes, you can have Q on 2 computers on the same network … but they'll be separate instances of the program with no synching … Q simply doesn't know how to do that.