Installing Quicken


Before you install Quicken, ensure that you have all your account information gathered, as indicated in the "Quicken Setup Checklist," and you have your software ready to install. Depending on whether you downloaded the software or have a CD, your installation may look slightly different from what is shown here.

Perform a New Installation

Click Install Quicken.

See Also

Refer to "Backing Up Files" on page 33 for more information on backing up Quicken files.


Click Next to begin installing Quicken.

Read the license agreement, select I Agree to the Terms of the License Agreement and Acknowledge Receipt of the Quicken Privacy Statement, and click Next.

It is recommended that you accept the installation location for the Quicken files. However, to change it, click Change and locate the folder you want to use. Then click Next to proceed.

To go back and change any of the installation settings, click Back; otherwise, click Install. The Installation Wizard begins installing Quicken 2007 and automatically opens the Check for Quicken Updates dialog box.

Click Get Update to check for software updates or click Next to complete the installation.

Ensure that the Launch Quicken 2007 option is selected and click Done. Quicken opens and displays the Get Started with Quicken 2007 window.

Did You Know?

Get the latest updates to Quicken 2007. You can check for any updates to your Quicken 2006 software by selecting Get Update (be sure that you are connected to the Internet) in step 7. This ensures that you have the latest files and that your software runs as efficiently as possible. When Quicken is finished searching for and installing the updates, go to step 8.


For Your Information

If you do not select the Launch Quicken 2007 option shown in step 7, Quicken does not open after you click Done.


If you are brand new to Quicken, select the I Am New to Quicken option; otherwise, select I Am Already a Quicken User. Then click Next.

Select an option indicating where you would like to keep your Quicken files and click Next. If you do not change the location of the Quicken files, the Express Setup opens.

See Also

Refer to "Using the Express Setup" on page 16 for information on setting up your financial information using Express Setup.


If you are changing the location of your Quicken files, click Save In and select the location you want to use.

If you are changing the name of your Quicken file, type it in the File Name field. Do not change the .QDF extension.

Click OK. The Express Setup opens.

Perform an Upgrade Installation

Click Next to begin installing Quicken.

Did You Know?

No need to uninstall the previous version. Quicken now automatically uninstalls the previous version before it installs the 2007 version so that you don't have to.


Read the license agreement, select I Agree to the Terms of the License Agreement and Acknowledge Receipt of the Quicken Privacy Statement, and click Next.

It is recommended that you accept the installation location for the Quicken files. However, to change it, click Change and locate the folder you want to use. Then click Next to proceed.

To go back and change any of the installation settings, click Back; otherwise, click Install. The Install Wizard begins installing Quicken 2007 and automatically opens the Check for Quicken Updates dialog box.

Click Get Update to check for software updates or click Next to complete the installation.

Ensure that the Launch Quicken 2007 option is selected and click Done.

Did You Know?

Get the latest updates to Quicken 2007. You can check for any updates to your Quicken 2006 software by selecting Get Updates (be sure that you are connected to the Internet) in step 5. This ensures that you have the latest files and that your software runs as efficiently as possible. When Quicken is finished searching for and installing the updates, go to step 7.


When the installation is complete, the Convert Your Data File window opens to convert all your information from the previous version of Quicken into this one. Click OK.

TIMESAVER When Quicken converts your information from a previous version of Quicken, it is bringing over all of your accounts, payees, and so on. When the upgrade and conversion are complete, the Quicken Home Page opens with all of your information, just as it was in the previous version of Quicken. You won't miss a beat and can start using the new version right away.

Click Next to review and set up your information to use in Quicken 2007.

If you are interested in using Quicken Bill Pay, an online bill payment service, to pay your bills, review your eligible accounts and select the Yes, I'm Interested in Paying Bills Online option if you would like to participate. Then click Next.

Click a link to review the new and enhanced features for Quicken 2007. Then click Next.

Click Done.




Quicken 2007 On Demand
Quicken 2007 On Demand
ISBN: 0789736381
EAN: 2147483647
Year: N/A
Pages: 138
Authors: Gina Carrillo

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