Location of Reckon Personal datafiles

Legacy KB ID: 4267

Question

Where can I find the Recken Personal sample data files on my PC?

Answer

Ssample files are stored in the following locations:

·         Windows 10, 8 & 7 - C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Quicken\Sample\

·         Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Intuit\Quicken\Sample\

There are up to 3 sample files:

·         Personal:  .....\Sample.QDF

·         Personal Plus:  .....\Sample1.QDF

·         Home & Business:  .....\Sample2.QDF

 

These folders may be hidden.  To see hidden folders:

On Windows 10, 8 & 7:

1.    Click on the Windows Start button and Computer;

2.    Click on the Organize button in the top left hand corner;

3.    Select Folder and Search Options;

4.    Click on the View tab;

5.    In the larger Advanced Settings box find the entry Hidden files and folders ;

6.    Click the radio button Show hidden files, folders, and drives then OK.

On Windows XP:

1.    Click on the Windows Start button and My Computer;

2.    On the top menu line, click on Tools and select Folder Options;

3.    Click on the View tab;

4.    In the larger Advanced Settings box find the entry Hidden files and folders;

5.    Click the radio button Show hidden files and folders then OK;

 

When you create a new datafile it will be saved in:

·         Windows 10, 8 & 7 - C:\Users\User\Documents\Quicken\

·         Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\Quicken\

.....except when a Sample file is open, then the new file will be saved to the sample file directory. 

 

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