How do i properly backup quicken files prior to reformatting my computer?
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garyshelly
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to resolve a problem with my camera, i need to reinstall my computer. the tech working on this with me said that the quicken files will not be retreivable (even if backed up the normal way) unless they are backed up in a special way. how do i do that?
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If the tech is reformatting the disk, you should save the data files and data file backups you want to preserve to another device (for example, a USB drive) you will be able to access later.
If the Windows OS is being reinstalled, you will also need to reinstall Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/support/how-do-i-download-quicken-quickencom-after-i-buy-it1 -
Perhaps this technician knows just enough about Quicken to be dangerous.garyshelly said:i need to reinstall my computer. the tech working on this with me said that the quicken files will not be retreivable (even if backed up the normal way) unless they are backed up in a special way.
Quicken’s automatic backups go to a BACKUP subfolder of the Quicken data folder, which typically resides on your C: drive. Maybe that’s what the tech meant by “normal.” Those backups will indeed be lost to a reformat unless copied elsewhere.Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, now using QWin Biz & Personal Subscription (US) on Win10 Pro.
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Hi @garyshelly ,
See this procedure: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7844658/installing-reinstalling-windows-quicken-subscription-editions
You can back up your Quicken Data Files, by doing a Manual Backup and placing the Manual Backup on an external Device, like a Mapped Hard Drive, USB Thumb drive, My Book external Hard Drive, Drop box or One Drive.
thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA
Windows 10 Pro 32-Bit Build 19045.3693
Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Build 19045.3754
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If the tech is reformatting the disk, you should save the data files and data file backups you want to preserve to another device (for example, a USB drive) you will be able to access later.
If the Windows OS is being reinstalled, you will also need to reinstall Quicken: https://www.quicken.com/support/how-do-i-download-quicken-quickencom-after-i-buy-it1 -
Do I need to back the quicken files up in any special way?0
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Disregard my follow up question. You already answered it. Thank you Sherlock!
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Perhaps this technician knows just enough about Quicken to be dangerous.garyshelly said:i need to reinstall my computer. the tech working on this with me said that the quicken files will not be retreivable (even if backed up the normal way) unless they are backed up in a special way.
Quicken’s automatic backups go to a BACKUP subfolder of the Quicken data folder, which typically resides on your C: drive. Maybe that’s what the tech meant by “normal.” Those backups will indeed be lost to a reformat unless copied elsewhere.Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, now using QWin Biz & Personal Subscription (US) on Win10 Pro.
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Hi @garyshelly ,
See this procedure: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7844658/installing-reinstalling-windows-quicken-subscription-editions
You can back up your Quicken Data Files, by doing a Manual Backup and placing the Manual Backup on an external Device, like a Mapped Hard Drive, USB Thumb drive, My Book external Hard Drive, Drop box or One Drive.
thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA
Windows 10 Pro 32-Bit Build 19045.3693
Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Build 19045.3754
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Thank you @thecreator ! I already backup to a separate drive. As long as those backed up files will be retrievable by quicken after it is reinstalled I should be good.0
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