Quicken 2004 for Macintosh

Release 3 (R3) is now available. Intuit recommends that all Quicken 2004 for Macintosh users install this update.

Download and install the Quicken 2004 for Mac R3 update to take advantage of the following improvements:

Note: Stuffit Expander is required to install Quicken updates. Stuffit Expander is not included in Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger). If you are using Tiger, a free download of Stuffit Expander is available at http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/index.html.

For everyone:

• Old Quicken Data: If you are running the R2 version of Quicken 2004, you may notice that a backup of your data file is created in the folder /username/Documents/Quicken Backup Folder/Old Quicken Data each time you launch Quicken, regardless of your backup preferences. This issue has been resolved. You may want to examine this folder and delete some of the excess backup files.
• Reconcile: If you are running the R2 version of Quicken 2004, you may notice that you are not able to manually clear or unclear transactions in the register. This issue has been resolved.
• Calendar: You may have experienced an issue where Quicken would unexpectedly quit after a transaction in the calendar was edited and recorded by clicking the Return key. This issue has been resolved.
  

For online banking users:

• Online Transfers and Quicken Bill Pay: You may have experienced an issue where you were unable to perform an online transfer in a data file enabled for Quicken Bill Pay. This issue has been resolved.
  

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Quicken 2004 to QuickBooks 6.0 conversion issue

If you encounter errors when you try to open a Quicken 2004 for Mac file in QuickBooks Pro 6 for Mac, download this utility and follow the instructions provided in the accompanying read me file.

Download and install the Quicken-to-QuickBooks Tool to take advantage of the following improvements:

This utility will fix an issue where QuickBooks would fail to convert Quicken 2004 file if the Quicken file was updated to version R2 or R3. Using this tool is necessary only if you plan on converting a Quicken 2004 for Mac file to QuickBooks 6 for Mac.

Making a backup copy of your Quicken data file

Before using the tool, be sure to make a backup copy of your Quicken data file. For extra security, lock your backup data file.

Using the Quicken-to-QuickBooks Tool

1. Double-click the Quicken-to-QuickBooks Tool icon.
   
2. Select the Quicken data file you want to change, and then click Choose (Mac OS X) or Open (Mac OS 9).

Note: You can also drag your Quicken data file to the Quicken-to-QuickBooks Tool icon. If your Quicken data file is located in a FileVault-protected folder, move the data file to a non-protected location (like the Quicken application folder) before using the Quicken-to-QuickBooks Tool.

Converting your Quicken 2004 for Mac data file to QuickBooks 6 for Mac
After you successfully change your Quicken 2004 R2 or R3 data file to R1, you can convert it in QuickBooks 6 for Mac.

1. Quit the Quicken program.
   
2. Open QuickBooks 6 for Mac.
   
3. From the QuickBooks File menu, choose Convert from Quicken.
   
4. Click Yes to review information on converting a Quicken file.
   
5. Choose the Quicken data file, and the click Open.

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Quicken for Mac 2004 Security Update

Download and install the Quicken 2004 for Mac security update

The Quicken for Mac 2004 Security Update provides support for additional secure connections when performing direct connect online banking with your financial institution.

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Technical Support

Intuit provides a variety of technical support options for customers. For information regarding all your support options, please visit our support web site at http://web.intuit.com/support.

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