Currency exchange rates update not working in Quicken and it is causing my program to close.

Legacy KB ID: 2750

Question

Why when updating my currency exchange rates, they don't change or cause my Quicken program to close?

Answer

In order to update your currency exchange rates, follow the steps below:

• Close Quicken

• Open the following file:

Windows XP:

        - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Intuit\Quicken\Config\QUICKEN.INI

Note: Some folders may be hidden. To Show hidden files and folders;

- Left-click the Windows Start button and select My Computer
- From the Tools menu, select Folder Options
- From the View tab, select Show hidden files and folders
- Click OK

Windows Vista:

        - C:\ProgramData\Intuit\Quicken\Config\QUICKEN.INI

Note: Some folders may be hidden. To Show hidden files and folders;

- Left-click the Windows Logo and select Computer
- Click Organise and select Folder and Search Options
- From the View tab, select Show hidden files and folders
- Click OK

•Locate the line: CurrencyRateDownload=https://www.intuit.de/currency/data_de.txt

• Directly below, create a new line and enter the following text, if already created then modify the HTTP link only:

CurrencyRateDownload2005=https://ps.intuitcanada.com/quickbooks/cratedownload/index.php?c=GBP

• Save the changes and Exit

• Open Quicken and update the Currency Rates

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