Quicken is a wide product for tracking personal finances. It has all those features that an individual or small families looking for money management. Also, you can transfer Quicken to another computer when required.
In this post, we’ll discuss how to move Quicken from one computer to another manually and automatically(using a cloud platform). This post works only for Windows users, you can migrate quickly to any Windows edition.
With the help of this post, you can easily move Quicken for subscription or non-subscription(before 2017 versions) manually.
Key Note: This post will help you to move Quicken to any of the Windows edition but it’s suggested to perform the below methods only on with the supported Windows for better future performance.
Things to remember before moving Quicken to another PC
- Create Quicken Backup (Manually or Automatically)
- Pre-Install Quicken to New Computer
- No need to purchase another copy of Quicken software
Note: Process to transfer Quicken to another computer may be complex, you can speak with our experts to do the same for you quickly. Dial our TollFree or Leave us your message.
5 Simple Methods to Transfer Quicken to Another Computer
Method 1: Download and Install Quicken to New Computer
- Download and Install Quicken software to the new computer
- Once it’s installed, open the software
Method 2: Plugin the External Drive
- Now you can plugin the external drive where you’ve created a backup from old computer
- Go back to Quicken software
Method 3: Restore the Backup File
- As you open Quicken software
- Click on the File menu > Restore from Backup File…
- Choose Restore from your backup and click Browse…
- Drive your mouse to the external drive location and select the backup file
- Then click Open
- Click Restore File
Method 4: Choose a Location to Save the Restored File
- Click on Browse
- Save the Restored file to C:\Users\[your user]\Documents\Quicken. It’s a recommended location.
- Click Save and then Restore Backup
Method 5: Login to your Quicken Account
- Enter your Quicken ID and Password
- Click Sign In
- Next screen prompt you to enter the 6-digit code. It will be sent on your registered email or mobile number.
- Enter the code and click Sign In
- It may also ask you to Sync Quicken data to Mobile, you can choose your preferred option and click Next
- Then click Done
What, if I create a backup on an online platform such as Dropbox, One Drive, etc.?
There is nothing different you need to create a backup on the cloud platform tool that you’re using. Then on your new computer(where you want to migrate Quicken) login to the cloud platform or download their respective app on your computer.
Then download or save the backup file to your computer, and easily follow the all the above Method 3 to Method 5. In this way, you can easily move Quicken to the new computer.
After following all the above methods you can easily move Quicken from one computer to another. In case, you need any help, you can speak with our experts. Dial Us or Leave us your inquiry.
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