If you are still experiencing issues (such as severe slowness that cannot be resolved by the Validate process or other conditions that indicate a data integrity issue) contact Quicken Support for assistance with additional troubleshooting.
If you have purchased and installed a new version of Quicken and there are issues with your data (such as missing or incorrect totals), there may have been a problem with the conversion. Try completing the Validate steps above in the prior version first, then convert the file. Also, depending on what version of Quicken you're upgrading from, an intermediate version may be needed during the conversion process. For more information, click here.
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NOTE: Only a QFX file will allow you to download transactions from checking, savings, credit card, brokerage or retirement accounts; QIF files will not work with Web Connect in Quicken.
2017 Users: Please note, Quicken 2017 is a discontinued product and is no longer supported. If you encounter sign-in issues with Quicken 2017, we recommend upgrading to the Subscription Release of Quicken. For more information on the Quicken discontinuation policy, click here.
Today you have the option to create a virtual machine within your Macintosh to run other operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows. So the advantages are less hardware to maintain and the ability to run software not natively available for Apple's macOS.
This, of course, assumes you run nothing else on this virtual instance, nor do any tasks other than your personal finance. This is critical. It sandboxes your personal finance within a virtual machine that's dedicated to no other tasks.
All too often individuals unknowingly compromise their computer's security by not updating software or by visiting websites with malware that can infect your computer. By limiting activities to only Quicken this decreases the chances for infection and therefore increases the security of your personal finances.
I personally recommend VMware Fusion to run for your virtualization needs. VMware has a long history with virtualization, and you have the added benefit of being able to move your virtualization container to any other platform in which VMware runs. This means if you also have a desktop Windows machine running VMware, you can move your virtualization container and run it there as well.
If you have an existing real machine running Windows, it is possible to migrate your Windows software AND Quicken all at once. Check with licensing to make sure all software is legit with this transfer.
Hey Stephanie, I was having the same issue using parallels and windows 7 pro. You need to install the latest release of the quicken patch. Follow this link to select your version of quicken : -unknown-error-or-%E2%80%9Ccheck-internet-connection%E2%80%9D-message-quicken-windows-2015-2016-or-2017
I noticed that this article was recently undated. I recently install Windows 10 under Parallels 12. (High end 2015 iMac with memory maxed out). I just installed 2017 Home and Business. I find it incredibly slow. Like click on a button and wait 30 seconds for something to happen. The only program I added to Windows was Quicken. Any suggestions?
There are some users reporting relatively recently that Quicken running on a VM no longer downloads transactions with One Step Update. Starting around 10/15/2016, I have been unsuccessful at using One Step Update. I am running Quicken 2017 (due to failing Quicken 2015 as well) on an iMac using VirtualBox/Windows 10. Can anyone else either confirm success/failure of One Step Update using a VM recently? Thanks!
I currently run Quickbooks Pro 2015 on my Mac through Parallels Desktop. I am purchasing a new Mac soon and thinking of using Bootcamp instead of Parallels this time. Do you think that QB will work well with Bootcamp? I have had some compatibility issues with Parallels upgrades so I am hoping to avoid third-party software. Thank you for your time.
Do you think it is just as secure to store Quicken data files within Mac file system (rather than inside virtual PC) as suggested by Eric in comments below? This seems like a much better option for backing up with Time Machine since only the data files would need to be backed up, and not the full virtual machine (which would be a much larger file).
i am sick of using office for mac on my macbook air. I want to install office for windows on the VMware Fusion 6 portion of my mac. i have a USB SuperDrive. VMware seems to recognize the drive. But i get a message saying that i have to install the driver with boot camp. Can you tell me how to install this driver?
I am using Quicken Essentials for Mac on my 2009 iMac. If I purchase the latest Quicken for Windows and create a virtual environment on my Mac, 1) will my data transfer over, and 2) will I be able to download all my transactions from my different bank accounts? (I really only use Quicken to be able to create reports on spending within categories for tax prep purposes.)
When I got my first MacBook in around 2009, I stuck with Quicken via a virtual machine, waiting for the new Quicken for MacBook. When that turned out to be not much more than a fancy checking account, I took the time to switch to IBank, which is Mac ready, no VM.
Really great decision. I used to spend a lot of time playing around with the VM, trying to get the VM to work with my Mac, and Quicken to work with Windows on the VM. Plus I was still stuck in the Windows world for a single, albeit important, function.
I would like to know how to save the Quicken info from the virtual VMWare side to a folder on the IMAC side. I have Carbonite and it only saves what is on the IMAC side, the pc side is treated like another computer and requires another sign up with Carbonite.
I am running Quicken 6 on a Windows XP machine. Would it be possible for me to run this on my two-year-old IMAC with Mavericks? Your article was great and addressed my questions about running Windows on my MAC.
Following your instruction, installed VMWARE fusion 6, WindowsProf 64 bit & Quicken Premier 2013 to my MacBookPro without a problem. Am getting a Low on memory warning pop up window when I run Quicken and application is running much slower than I had hoped. Mac has 4MB Ram, but when I check memory on Windows, it shows machine has only 1MB Ram. Suggestions? Thanks.
Hi, Would you please share how did you install the quicken CD in Mac pro retina? Retina does not have CD drive. I tried to insert this quicken window cd in another mac, but was rejected out right away. How did you even do the installation? thanks.
Another way to do this is to use CrossOver. It allows you to run Windows programs seamlessly in OSX on the Mac without having to actually install Windows. I have not tried Quicken 2014, but it works flawlessly for Quicken 2011 and MS Project on my MacBook Air. These are the two Windows programs I cannot live without. Crossover is around $60 which is comparable to Parallels / VMware but saves the cost of a Windows purchase. Highly recommended solution to the problem of having to run just a few Windows programs. And they are able to access all the OSX filesystem too, so I organize my Project and Quicken data files right in with my mac files.
The thing with virtualization is you only run Quicken on it and not surf the web, or install other applications (in addition making sure you have the latest anti-virus and updates). If you do this the security risks are minimal.
I currently run quicken run a couple of windows based computers. I just transfer the data files between the computers. If I buy a Mac and do what you describe above, can I run Quicken on the Mac and then transfer the data file to my windows computer and still run it there? Thanks.
If the issue is still present after you validate your file, you may be able to fix it with a more advanced procedure called Super Validate. To Super Validate your file, first hold down the CTRL+SHIFT keys, and then choose File menu > File Operations > Validate and Repair.
Important: We recommend that you rebuild your investing lots only if you're experiencing problems with your data and not as a regular practice. If errors are found, your cost basis valuations could change.
Important: We recommend that you delete your investing price history only if you're experiencing problems with your data and not as a regular practice. Your price history will be rebuilt after deletion but prices older than five years will be lost.
Once I added the SSD and upgraded to Big Sur, I had the performance necessary to run Mojave within a Parallels Desktop virtual machine. That let me keep Quicken 2007 and Mailsmith running while I sought replacements.
I spent nearly two hours working through all my banking, debit, credit, investment, and retirement accounts until everything synced correctly with Quicken Deluxe. The app offers a few ways to set up synchronization; I started with Quicken Connect (also known as Express Web Connect), which uses a secured login. This worked in all cases. Another option, Direct Connect, may require paying a financial institution a monthly fee, but then you can use Quicken Deluxe for direct bill paying, too.
Ultimately, my only successful path was installing Quicken Deluxe temporarily on the Intel Mac mini running Mojave and then migrating the Quicken Deluxe data file. It may or may not be worth investigating further, but it does seem tied up with HFS+. Maybe a weird artifact of its code base.
I recall Quicken was originally a Mac product, then went Windows and forgot about Macs. I struggled with Quicken for a while but it was worse being a Quicken user outside the US as the local Australian reseller of Quicken was absolutely not interested in supporting any Mac users of Quicken especially in facilitiating downloading anything Australian banking. I had to get the Canadian version to work with Australian taxes.
I finally settled on two Mac applications that ALMOST match PocketMoney: iFinance and the ORIGINAL iCompta. However, they have problems with QIFs exported from PMD so I export from it, import into Q4M2007LC, then export a QIF from it and then import that one into both iCompta & iFinance. 2ff7e9595c
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