How do I save Quicken files to a flash drive?
Open Quicken. Select File > Backup or Restore > Quicken File Backup. Select Backup to my computer or hard drive (CD, hard drive, USB stick), then, if necessary, click Change… to select where you want to save your backup. This is where you will select your CD/DVD drive or flash drive.
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Can you convert Quicken to Excel?
Overview. You can export and copy your Quicken data to other programs. For example, from one Quicken account (or file) to another, or to Microsoft Word or Excel.
Where does Quicken store the data files?
Quicken data files are stored in a default location based on your version of Quicken. You can open recently used files with the Open Recent… command on the File menu with any version of Quicken. Otherwise, find your Quicken files in: C:\Documents and Settings\Username\My\Quicken\Documents. on Windows and in the Quicken folder in your Documents folder on a Mac.
How do I find my Quicken files?
You can find your Quicken data file on your hard drive by going through Windows Explorer and navigating to the folder where Quicken saves its files. It’s usually located in the C:/Program Files/Quicken/Data folder (“C:/” is the letter assigned to hard drives on most computers).
How do I open an existing Quicken data file?
Instructions Choose File menu > Open Quicken File. Note: Quicken displays the folder that contains the current data file (the Quicken folder by default). Select the file you want to open or enter the file name in the File Name field. Click OK.
How do you transfer Quicken files to a new computer?
Drag your Quicken file from the external drive or disk onto the desktop of your new computer. Open Quicken and select File > Restore Backup File. Navigate to your desktop and select your Quicken backup to restore the data file.