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FAQs

Why is Quicken slow? ›

If Quicken runs slowly when updating your accounts

There may be hidden accounts in the data file that are still trying to update. To view and Deactivate hidden accounts: Go to Tools > Account List (or Ctrl + A). Select the Show Hidden Accounts checkbox at the bottom of the Account List.

Relatively simple to use as the basic program is basically an electronic version of a check register. Many financial institutions have a Quicken export function for its online banking feature making bank reconciliation a bit easier.

The Quicken Support phone number is 650-250-1900. Phone support is available from 5:00am PT to 5:00pm PT, Monday through Friday. To see current wait times, click here.

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Overall, Quicken is a powerful and robust tool for managing your finances. If you want to understand your money and plan for the future, Quicken might be the right fit for you. With that being said, our verdict is that Quicken is likely to be the best fit only for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and the self-employed.

Most of us here recommend NOT starting a new year or file. Just keep going in your current data file. You can run reports for the just the year you want. It's better to leave all your data and history together in one file and it should not affect performance.

Quicken Subscription is designed so that you never go through the upgrade process again. In addition to online banking, you'll automatically receive new Quicken features, versions, and services as part of your Quicken subscription, so you'll always have the newest product.

To delete a data file

Quit the Quicken application. Go to the data file location and drag the file to the Trash (at the end of the Dock). If you have trouble locating your Quicken data file, refer to Learning about data files. This data file will remain in the Trash until you empty the Trash.

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Is Mint better than Quicken? ›

Quicken has much more functionality and can grow with you over time. It's also better than Mint if you're a small business owner or are managing rental properties. Quicken is also better than Mint for tracking investments and planning your retirement.

For more robust tools and in-depth features, our Quicken Classic line is a great option. It's designed primarily for desktop use — on Windows or macOS — and comes with companion web & mobile apps.

if your subscription expired before that new update, you won't be able to open your Quicken file. Not to worry, you can still use the version of Quicken you had at the time your Membership expired to open your data files and, for Quicken Deluxe and above, continue to use Quicken in a manual mode.

No. Quicken doesn't offer a perpetual license. I suppose that is because it is a consumer / retail program. You'll need to renew your subscription every year (although from time to time I believe that they offer subscriptions that may run longer than a year, but none are perpetual.

Unlike Quicken, which primarily targets personal finance management, QuickBooks is designed to meet the complex financial needs of businesses. It is a versatile tool for managing various aspects of business finances, including accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

Disable Malware Scanning

Windows Defender can slow down Quicken because of all the checking it does. If more than one user account uses Quicken, add their Appdata folders as well. If you use an anti-virus program other than Windows Defender, perform the equivalent exclusions according to that program.

Computer: 1 GHz or higher. Operating System: Minimum Windows 7, 8/8.1, or 10. Memory: Minimum 1 GB Memory.

If this issue occurs frequently

Go to Edit > Preferences > Downloaded Transactions. The option Automatically add to banking registers needs to be unchecked. Refresh your online account information by clicking the Actions Gear Icon on the upper right of the register, and select Update Now.