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Question

I just bought a new Dell Computer with Windows 11. I tried to download my Quicken 2005 CD, which I have been using for 20 years, but it caused the computer to crash. It's now in the shop. I want to upgrade to a version that will work on Windows 11.

* Is it possible for me to install a new Quicken on my old Windows 10 computer, transfer my old files to the new Quicken, then move the new Quicken to my new Windows 11 computer?

* Which version of Quicken should I buy?

* How do I transfer my old Quicken files to the new Quicken?

* How do I migrate the new version of Quicken to my Windows 11 computer (once I get it back from the shop)?

* Will I be able to access my files on multiple devices?

volvogirl · Answer

I downloaded the free Quicken 2013 Deluxe on Windows 11.   Well actually on Windows 10 a couple years ago and then I upgraded my Notebook to Windows 11 in June.  And QW 2013 still works.

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

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

Boatnmaniac · Answer

The following Support Article talks about upgrading from older versions of Quicken.  You should be able to download and install the free QWin 2013 Deluxe file in either your Windows 10 or Windows 11 system using the link in that Article.  Then if you wish to upgrade to Subscription you can do that after you have upgraded to QWin 2013 and converted your data file(s) to it.:

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

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There is no need to first install QWin 2013 on your Windows 10 system if you do not wish to.  You can simply install it on your Windows 11 system which will keep the process simpler.

To transfer your data file(s) between the computers, see this Help Article:

https://info.quicken.com/win/how-do-i-move-quicken-data-files-between-computers

.  Basically, copy your data file(s) from your old computer to a thumb drive or some other data transfer app.  Then copy the data files(s) from the thumb drive to your new computer.