Most Common Problems

• Converting data from Quicken for Microsoft Windows to Quicken for Macintosh
• Basic troubleshooting to correct data file damage
• Converting data from Quicken for Macintosh to Quicken for Windows
• Transactions missing from account register after conversion
• Uninstalling Quicken without damaging any data
• Prices updating in only one Quicken data file
• Working with accounts receivable and invoices
• Viewing actual bank balance for an account that contains Savings Goals
• Recovering a deleted Quicken data file
• Maintaining and restoring automatic backup copies
• File name changes after Super Validating the file
• Backing up or restoring Quicken data using a CD-R or CD-RW
• Backing up or restoring a data file
• Advanced troubleshooting to repair data file damage
• Making a Quicken data file smaller and more manageable
• Backing up to and restoring from a Zip drive
• Finding an existing Quicken data file
• Moving a Quicken file data between two computers
• "Backup and data directories must differ." when creating a backup
• Using the Quicken Copy feature
• Setting up a paycheck to track income and deductions
• Nothing happens when clicking the Quicken Icon
• Deleted online payees still on drop-down lists in Quicken
• Loan paid with register entry instead of repeating online payment.
• Saving the Quicken information off a computer
• System lockup or freeze when working in the Quicken 98
• Converting data files from previous versions of Quicken for Windows
• Copying data from one Quicken file to another
• Tracking contributions and income to tax deferred savings/investment accounts.
• Data from DOS versions of Quicken in Quicken for Windows
• "Validation has completed" and then "Can't open file"
• Memorized reports are different after upgrading Quicken
• Starting the reconciliation process
• Transferring data from Quicken to Quicken Financial Planner
• How to get instant help for any Quicken screen
• Opening data files in earlier versions of Quicken.
• Assigning multiple categories to financial transactions
• Turning off the content window in Quicken Basic.
• Portfolio View changed after upgrading from Quicken 6 or earlier
• Forecasting net worth in Quicken using scheduled transactions.
• Playing the multimedia videos in Quicken.
• Setting Quicken to work with fiscal rather than calendar year.
• Researching the best possible mortgage rates in Quicken.
• How to create custom categories in Quicken.
• Turning off the activity bar in Quicken Basic.
• Changing the opening balance in a Quicken account.
• Tax line items not being saved when using Paycheck Wizard.
• No Progress Bar after installing Quicken 98 or 99.
• Quicken account list shows zero balance for Home Inventory account.
• Reminders showing incorrect information or not showing all information.
• Addresses entered into Address Book aren't sent to Transaction/Quickfill List.
• Assets not updated in Quicken after updating Quicken Home Inventory.
• Difference between a Quicken data file and an account
• Cannot access memorized transaction list
• Transactions in cash account show as reconciled after Update Account Balance
• Transferring categories to a new file
• Unable to read, write to drive A, B backing up
• "File not Copied" when using File Copy or Start New Year/Archive
• Resolving errors while starting Quicken
• Configuring Quicken to display the individual account names on Quicktabs.
• Net Worth report not reporting accurate information
• Liability account increases when transferring a payment
• Changing the Quick Fill functionality

Error Messages

• Error: "File not backed up."
• Error: "File not copied."
• Error: "Not enough disk space to save original file set."
• Message: "Name already in use" when creating a new account or category
• Error: "Cannot validate data file", "Unable to validate data file", "Unable to open file", or "Can't open file"
• Message: "Can't open file", "Unable to open selected file", or "Data losses were found in your file"
• Message: "Can't open file" OR "Cannot restore file"
• Resolving errors while starting Quicken
• Error: "Unable to open source file"
• "X:\ is not accessible. The device is not ready" backing up to a Zip Drive
• "QW caused a GPF in module Qwutil7.dll" when opening Quicken
• Invalid page fault in QWWIN.DLL when looking up a security
• "One or more backup files are missing" message when restoring a backup
• A:\qhi.idb contains a bad file name..."
• "Validation has completed" and then "Can't open file"
• "there are no fonts installed..." changing font in Address Book.
• After running report, recieve "Internal Error 3602," then system freezes.
• Transaction entered into Quicken Home Inventory, doesn't show on reports.
• Changed the name of your Home Inventory account in Quicken.
• Failed to open link to Quicken updating Quicken from Home Inventory.
• Error: attempt to use Quicken Applink without open Quicken session.
• Error "Quicken Application registration failure."
• Error "A current version (QDF, QDB, QDT) of the file already exists...."
• How the W95.MTX Virus affects the functionality of Quicken

Associated Programs

• Importing data from Excel into Quicken Home Inventory
• A:\qhi.idb contains a bad file name..."
• Convert files from Quicken for MAC to Quicken for Windows
• Converting my QuickInvoice data into Quicken Home and Business 98
• Import data from Quicken to Quicken Financial Planner 2.0.
• Transferring allowable income and expenses from Quicken to Turbo Tax
• Transferring data from Quicken to Quicken Financial Planner
• Emergency Records Organizer
• 16-bit and 32-bit versions of Quicken 98
• QuickInvoice cannot be used with Quicken on the Windows 98 or NT 4.0
• "This Quicken Add-On is not installed on your system..."
• Researching the best possible mortgage rates in Quicken.
• How to align addresses when printing envelopes from Address Book.
• Tax line items not being saved when using Paycheck Wizard.
• Get back in ExpensAble after launching Quicken.
• Get back to Quicken Home Inventory after launching Quicken.
• Go back to QuickPay after launching Quicken.
• Transaction entered into Quicken Home Inventory, doesn't show on reports.
• Changed the name of your Home Inventory account in Quicken.
• Track value of items in Quicken with Quicken Home Inventory.
• Depreciation and appreciation of assets in Quicken Home Inventory.
• Depreciation and appreciation of assets in Quicken Home Inventory.
• Tracking whole life policy becoming annuity in Quicken Financial Planner.
• Quicken account list shows zero balance for Home Inventory account.
• Failed to open link to Quicken updating Quicken from Home Inventory.
• Error: attempt to use Quicken Applink without open Quicken session.
• Error "Quicken Application registration failure."
• Addresses entered into Address Book aren't sent to Transaction/Quickfill List.
• "there are no fonts installed..." changing font in Address Book.
• Manage the financial aspects of an employee payroll program
• Using Visioneer PaperPort with Quicken to attach receipts
• Assets not updated in Quicken after updating Quicken Home Inventory.
• Assets not appearing in Quicken after updating Quicken Home Inventory.
• This Quicken add-on is not installed on your system
• Including the funds that I own in Mutual Fund Finder
• Include the Funds I own in Mutual Fund Finder
• "Failed to start program" when opening Mutual Fund Finder.

Export/Import

• Information missing from imported QIF file
• Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) identifiers for investment accounts
• Message: "The disk in drive [drive letter] is not formatted. Do you want to format it now?"
• Importing data from Excel into Quicken Home Inventory
• Importing QIF files that were downloaded from a financial institution
• Import option missing from the File Operations menu when trying to import a QIF
• Converting my QuickInvoice data into Quicken Home and Business 98
• Items appear to be lost when using the Quicken Export and Import features
• Exporting and importing Quicken data
• Truncated dates after importing a QIF file
• "Invalid QIF" when importing a QIF from Macintosh
• The "year" in the date of a transaction appears as 19 instead of 98 or 99
• Transferring categories to a new file
• Include the Funds I own in Mutual Fund Finder
• Transactions appear with future dates after importing a QIF from Macintosh
• Including the funds that I own in Mutual Fund Finder
• Sending invoices or calendar items to an ASCII file
• Duplicate transactions in the register when importing a QIF file
• Converting data from Quicken for Macintosh to Quicken for Windows
• An example of Quicken Interchange Format (QIF)
• General structure of Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) files

QIF Files

• Error: "Invalid QIF."
• Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) identifiers for investment accounts
• Defining Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) files
• Importing data from Excel into Quicken Home Inventory
• Message: "The information has been received and will be imported the next time you run Money. Do you want to start Money now?"
• An example of Quicken Interchange Format (QIF)
• General structure of Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) files
• Information missing from imported QIF file
• Truncated dates after importing a QIF file
• Transferring categories to a new file
• The "year" in the date of a transaction appears as 19 instead of 98 or 99
• Transactions appear with future dates after importing a QIF from Macintosh
• Converting downloaded QIF files from a financial institution for import
• Duplicate transactions in the register when importing a QIF file
• Converting data from Quicken for Macintosh to Quicken for Windows