How do I change file name "John's Quicken Data (Home)" to "Bob's Quicken Data (Home)"?

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    2 possibilities.  The 1st is preferable:
    1) FILE, Save a copy as ...
    2) Use Win Explorer to change the file name.  THEN, double click on the file to open it in Q.  Thereafter, Q will remember the new file name.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • splasher
    splasher SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If you have no data, just start a new data file, File->New Quicken File

    -splasher using Q continuously since 1996
    - Subscription Quicken - Win11 and QW2013 - Win11
    -Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    2 possibilities.  The 1st is preferable:
    1) FILE, Save a copy as ...
    2) Use Win Explorer to change the file name.  THEN, double click on the file to open it in Q.  Thereafter, Q will remember the new file name.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • MikeSD
    MikeSD Member
    #1 seems to work. Are there any hidden pitfalls to wat h out for now that there are two .QDF files?
  • MikeSD
    MikeSD Member
    OK, guys, I get the idea. I'm going to try a couple of test runs. I have no data yet, so nothing to lose. Thanks for your help.
  • splasher
    splasher SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    If you have no data, just start a new data file, File->New Quicken File

    -splasher using Q continuously since 1996
    - Subscription Quicken - Win11 and QW2013 - Win11
    -Questions? Check out the Quicken Windows FAQ list

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