Quicken 2017 on my new computer

This is a well known issue and there are quite a few post threads regarding it in this Community forum.

It appears that sometime within the last couple of years Quicken implemented a change in how our online Quicken.com accounts register/authorize new installations of software on our computers. The change that was made is not compatible with non-subscription QWin products (QWin 2014-2017). Since Support for QWin 2017 ended in 2020, Quicken was under no obligation to take QWin 2014-2017 softwares into account when making this change. And since about 2 yrs have passed and this issue still exists it's a pretty safe bet that Quicken is not going to be expending any engineering resources to address it.

There are two methods I am aware of that some have said were successful for them in getting a new installation of QWin 2017 to work, again.

1. One is to find, copy and paste the last Quicken.ini file from your previous computer over the new Quicken.ini file that your new QWin 2017 installation created in your current computer. NOTE: If it works for you, be sure to keep a copy of that old computer Quicken.ini file so you can paste it, again, into your installation on your new computer should you ever need it, again..
2. The other one is to go to https://www.quicknperlwiz.com/blanklogin2014-2017.html and see if that option works for you.

Neither of these options works for everyone. Some have said one or the other works but many have said neither works.

If neither works for you, then your only option to access your data file, again, is to purchase a Subscription of Quicken Classic. You can often save some money on the Subscription cost by doing an online search of retailers who have sales (all you need from them is the activation code). Sometimes Quicken.com will also have nicely discounted sales for new subscribers, too.

If after the 1st year of the Subscription, if you choose not to renew, you can let it expire. Then it can still be used manually (no online services)…except for Starter edition which will become read-only. You should note, however, that your Quicken screen will have banners taking up about 20%-25% of the view reminding you to renew. Those banners can only be removed by resubscribing.

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I feel like there must be a line in some program to change so that I can use.

Sorry that these things did not work for you.

Unfortunately, since QWin 2017 is no longer supported there will not be any changes of any kind that Quicken Inc. will be making to accommodate QWin 2017. So, if you plan to wait for Quicken to fix it you will be waiting forever.

It is my understanding that at this point your only option to be able to view and use your data file is to order Quicken Classic Subscription. Since you only use it manually, I would suggest buying the Deluxe edition which you can continue to use manually after the 1st year subscription expires. Do not buy the Starter edition or it will become read only and you will need to resubscribe for a 2nd year.

If you buy a subscription, you have up to 30 days to try it out and if you do not like or want it you can cancel it, no questions asked, for a full refund. Do not exceed 30 days to cancel because if you do then the cancellation policy will no longer apply.