How to Move Quicken to New Computer in Easy Steps

 One of the most defining features of Quicken is its portability. It is possible to move Quicken to new computer systems, even if it is running on a different platform. Moreover, this can be done easily offline or online. There are a few more steps however when it comes to cross-platform movement

In this blog, we provide you with the procedure with easy-to-follow instructions. This will help to get your finances back on a new system in a jiffy. Let us start with the basic process of how to move Quicken to a new computer:

 

Method 1: Move Quicken to New Computer Offline

1.     First, download and install Quicken in the new system. However, wait to launch it;

2.     Now, plug in a USB drive and open the Quicken app in the old system For this, navigate through File > Backup and Restore > Backup Quicken File;

3.     In the next window, choose the Backup path. Here opt for the USB drive and then click Backup Now to initiate the process;

4.     Next, connect the USB to the new system;

5.     After that, launch Quicken on the new system. Then go to File > Restore from the Backup File.

6.     Finally, click on Restore and OK.

 

Method 2: Move Quicken to New Computer Online

1.     Log in to the Dropbox account, or create a new one;

2.     After that, launch Quicken on the old system. Next, navigate through File > click Backup and Restore > Choose to= save the file to Dropbox;

3.     Click Back Up Now to start the process;

4.     Next, sign in to Dropbox on the new system;

5.     After this, follow the path File > Backup and Restore > Restore from the Backup file;

6.     Next, opt for the Dropbox folder and choose the file to restore.

 

Bonus Method: To Move Files from Windows to Mac

The procedure to move is pretty much the same. However, a conversion is needed. To begin conversion and migration:

1.     Launch Quicken on the Windows computer, then click on File;

2.     Under the File menu, proceed to click on Export;

3.     Choose QIF as the file format, and opt for the location to store. It can be either an online (Dropbox or other Drive) or offline (USB drive) location, whichever you prefer;

4.     Next step is to enter an easily comprehensible filename, and click OK to confirm;

5.     From the Quicken Account to Export from the window, choose the account to transfer from
the Mac version;

6.     Now open Quicken on the Mac. Then go to the File menu;

7.     Under File, navigate through Import > From QIF;

8.     Choose the file and the correct category, and import the data from Windows to Mac.

 

To sum it all up,

Quicken adds an extra layer of convenience with its portability. Moreover, there are two ways to move Quicken to new computer systems. These are online and offline, and both are pretty easy to execute. Moreover, there is also the possibility to move data across Mac and Windows operating systems. All of these make it easy for the user base to transition to a new system. This provides a seamless experience, and hence adds to the credentials of the application.