"PERSONAL.quicken" could not be opened.

jpomerantz
jpomerantz Quicken Mac 2017 Member ✭✭✭

I used a Mac and recently upgraded to MacOS 26.2 (most current version). Now when I try to open Quicken for Mac I get an error message to check my version. I am running the latest version 8.4.1 but still get the message. I tried to reinstall it but get the same error. Also tried to use the most recent backup and it still fails. TIA. Jay

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Answers

  • jpomerantz
    jpomerantz Quicken Mac 2017 Member ✭✭✭

    No one has any ideas???

  • RickO
    RickO Quicken Mac Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭

    If you haven't, restart the computer.

    Where is your data file stored? Is it on the Desktop or Documents folder synced to iCloud Drive? Is it on a cloud service (eg. Dropbox)?

    I'd go through your backup files in reverse order and see if any will open.

    Quicken Mac Subscription; Quicken Mac user since the early 90s