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If you’re looking for a free trial version of Quicken, or any of the other 2015 editions, then you’re simply out of luck. Intuit does not have any free trial versions available for their line of products. It’s really too bad as both potential and existing users could really benefit from having a limited test period before ordering to see if it’s worth getting or not (just like 95% of the other software companies that offer free trial versions for new users).
But wait, there’s good news. Even though you can’t download a trial copy of Quicken, you can get it risk free. All orders made from the official or from any of their authorized resellers include a 60-day money-back guarantee.
I just tried to convert my Quicken Premier 2015 for Windows to Quicken 2017 on Mac. A total disaster. I lost all my files. I spend 2.75 hours with Quicken support to help me and the poor fellow admitted that Quicken for Mac is a deluxe version and cannot convert the files from my Quicken 2015 Premier. Quicken 2015 Premier is designed to give you the information you need to make smart investment decisions and plan for tax time. It connects to all of your accounts and brings them together in one place.
If you are not satisfied with the latest version for whatever reason, just request for a full refund of the purchase price. Authorized resellers include stores like Amazon, Staples, Best Buy, Office Depot and the like. How to request for a refund. Regardless whether you made your purchase online or in-store, from Intuit directly or from a reseller, all returns are processed the same way.
Simply follow these steps below to initiate the refund process. Just note, if you purchased from a reseller, they will likely not take back the opened software directly so you will need to also follow these steps in order to get your money back. Only purchases made at the will be processed there and not at Intuit.com. Go to Intuit’s for Quicken products. Select where the software was purchased.
You will have four different options: (1) Intuit.com, (2) Retail Store, (3) Electronically Delivered Products (this is an order that was downloaded), and (4) Apple Mac App Store. Follow the steps listed.
If you originally ordered a physical CD, they you will need to send it back to Intuit by mail. Unfortunately, shipping costs are not refunded. If you originally ordered a digital version from either the Quicken Store or Amazon, then you your refund will be processed by contacting Quicken’s customer service department. Wait for your refund. How fast you receive your money back will depend on where and how you made your purchase. Non-physical products ordered directly from Intuit using your Credit of Debit card usually get processed the fastest with about a 2-3 day turnaround. Orders made from resellers using cash or any other payment method may take up 3-4 weeks before you receive your refund.
In this case, you will receive a check in the mail. I haven’t received my check, can I contact someone? If you haven’t received your refund check in the mail and it’s been over 4 weeks since you sent it, then we recommend that you contact the to help track down the issue. Often the refund is held up because a part of the request was incomplete (ie.
No receipt attached, missing box, software is still in use). Their help team should be able to look-up the status of your request in their database and shed some light on what’s happening. Questions Have any questions or experience with Intuit’s refund process on Quicken software?
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After installing the new version, the most recent file from the prior version will automatically convert. A full guide through the process can be. If Quicken doesn't find your file automatically - don't worry - we can. You can also for those of you who need to move Quicken to a new computer or between your work office and home. If you need your original, unconverted data files, you can find them in the Documents Quicken QXXFILES folder. XX equals the last two digits of the Quicken version you used before converting the file.
So for Quicken 2015, the subfolder is named Q15FILES. I had Quicken 2012 or older.
Can I convert directly to my new version of Quicken? If you've used other versions of Quicken or other tools to manage your personal finances, you can convert your existing data file to Quicken for Mac compatible files (and in some cases, vice versa). What files can be converted. Quicken for Mac 2007, Essentials, 2015 and 2016. Quicken 2011 for Windows or newer versions. Quicken Interchange Format - QIF files. Quicken for Mac products older than 2007 are not supported for conversion; we recommend that you open a new data file in the latest version of Quicken, for stability.
For more information, see. Tips on converting your file. Don't delete your old data file until you've reviewed your new data file.
After you finish converting your data to Quicken for Mac 2017, you'll want to review the new file to make sure that everything got carried over correctly. You'll need to be able to view the old data file so you can compare balances and transactions. It's a good idea to hold on to a backup of your old data file for a while, just in case you need to refer back to it.
Converting from Quicken Mac 2015 or 2016 to Quicken Mac 2017. After installing Quicken for Mac 2017, you will be prompted to select which version of Quicken you will be converting. When you are converting from Quicken for Mac 2015 or Mac 2016, follow the steps below.
Open Quicken Mac 2015 or Mac 2016 and Update your online accounts and scheduled transactions. Quit Quicken Mac 2015 or Mac 2016. The file can not be imported if Quicken Mac 2015 or Mac 2016 is running.
Open Quicken Mac 2017. Select Start from a Quicken Mac 2015 file or Mac 2016 file. Click the Next button and choose the file to convert (or drag and drop the file on the window). Click Next to convert your file. Wait while the conversion is processing. Now your data should show up in Quicken. Note: Always check the account balances before and after the conversion.
Convert from Quicken for Mac 2007 to Quicken for Windows. Open your data file in Quicken Mac 2016 or Quicken Mac 2015. Choose File Export Quicken Windows Transfer File (QXF). Save the.QXF file to media that will allow you to move it to your PC, such as a thumb drive or CD/DVD. Move the media (thumb drive or CD/DVD) to your computer running Windows. Open Quicken for Windows.
Choose File New Quicken File. Select New Quicken File, click OK.
Name your new data file and press OK. Choose File Import and then select the.QXF file from your media. About QXF files. The import and export of financial data using the QXF file format is limited to the accounts, transactions, scheduled transactions, categories, and tags of non-investment and non-business accounts. The import and export of investment and business accounts, transactions, budgets, attachments, reports, and application settings is not supported by QXF. The QXF file format is the preferred choice for merging Quicken account data.
Quicken for Windows can import QXF data from Quicken for Mac. The only data imported is Checking, Savings, and Credit Card accounts and transactions.
Our legacy file transfer format, QIF (Quicken Interchange Format), has been replaced by QXF. Start from an existing Quicken Essentials for Mac file. Select Start from a Quicken Essentials File. You'll be prompted to choose the Quicken Essentials file you'd like to convert to Quicken 2017. Next you'll be prompted to log in with the Intuit ID associated with your existing Quicken Essentials file. If this is the first time you've used Quicken, you'll be asked to Register Quicken. Next, you can opt in to use Quicken's Mobile app. Make your selection and continue.
After these steps your Quicken Essentials data will be converted and you should see the Overview screen. All of your accounts will be accessible in the sidebar. Start from an existing Quicken 2007 for Mac file. After installing Quicken for Mac 2017 you will be prompted to select which version of Quicken you will be converting. When you are converting from Quicken for Mac 2007 follow the steps below.
Note: Prior to converting your data file, make sure that it has no data file password;. Disable downloading of transactions on all accounts. Disable 'Pay bills online' on any current active accounts. Select Start from a Quicken Mac 2007 file. Sign in using your Intuit ID, or create an Intuit ID. Select your Mobile preferences. Open Quicken Mac 2007 and Update your online accounts and scheduled transactions.
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Quit Quicken Mac 2007. The file can not be imported if Quicken Mac 2007 is running. Click the Select button and choose the file to convert (or drag and drop the file on the window). Click Next to convert your file. Wait while the conversion is processing. Now your data should show up in Quicken. Note: For Bill Pay in Quicken 2017, be sure that your account connection is set to D irect Connect.
Always check the account balances before and after the conversion. Convert a Quicken Windows file. Disclaimer Quicken has no control over the data that is exported from other personal finance applications. As such, our import is only as good as the exported data provided in a.QIF file. We want to make the transition to Quicken 2017 easy and have put a great deal of effort into handling issues related to missing or incorrect data that is imported from other personal finance applications. However, we have found gaps or missing data in these exported QIF files, especially with investing transactions.
As a result, some data clean up after import may be required after your data is imported into Quicken (see the known iBank and Moneydance issues below). Please read these Help topics carefully to ensure a smooth transition to Quicken 2017:. iBank import issues and data clean up. Moneydance import issues and data clean up Note: Personal finance applications other than iBank and Moneydance have not been tested for import in Quicken for Mac 2017. Quicken 2017 supports data import from other personal finance applications such as iBank and Moneydance.
For this, you need to first export data from the other applications into a.QIF file and then import the.QIF file into Quicken for Mac 2017. Quicken maintains a list of the financial institutions that support online services with Quicken. When you're creating an account in Quicken, you may not be able to find your financial institution on the available list; there could be a couple of reasons for this:. Your financial institution isn't available for use with Quicken. If this is the case, you will need to manually add your account and transactions to Quicken.
Quicken's financial institution list may need to be updated. Follow the steps below to update the financial institution list in Quicken. Quicken typically checks for updates to this list every 48 hours, but if your financial institution has recently merged with another bank, or made changes to the online services they offer, you may need to manually refresh Quicken's financial institution list.
Quicken for Windows First, download a new financial institution list:. In the upper left, choose Tools Online Center. Hold down CTRL+SHIFT on your keyboard and click Contact Info (at the top of the window) with your mouse. In the dialog box that is displayed, check the box for Download FI list and click the Refresh button. Close the Online Center.
Exit and Re-launch Quicken. Go to Tools One Step Update. Clear all check boxes, except for Download Quotes, to create a 'blank' update. Click Update Now. When Update is complete, exit and re-launch Quicken. Complete the Add Account (or Activate Account) procedure.
Second, refresh Branding & Profile: To resolve download issues in a Direct Connect account you'll need to refresh your financial institution's branding server and profile information. This can be done by following the directions below:. In the upper left, choose Tools Online Center. Hold down CTRL+SHIFT on your keyboard and click Contact Info (at the top of the window) with your mouse. In the dialog box that is displayed, select the problem account from the drop down menu. With the account selected, check the box for Financial Institution Branding and Profile and click on the Refresh button.
Repeat steps 2-4 for each account that is having problems. Click the Update/Send button at the top of the Online Center to complete the connection. Quicken for Mac. Click on Accounts at the top of your screen, then select New, and choose the account type (or one of the account types) you want to add (for example: Checking, Savings, Credit Card). Click on My bank is not on the list at the bottom left corner of the Add account type window. Click the Update List button to start the refresh process. Click Show List when the update is complete.
Search for your financial institution again. If your financial institution is still missing after updating the financial institution list Your bank may not yet be supported by Quicken.
If you want Quicken to be supported, you will need to contact your financial institution directly, and tell them you'd like to download your accounts into Quicken.