How to Run Quicken on Two Computers

Sharing data between two computers with Quicken 10 requires nothing special. However, with Quicken 9 and older versions you must use the backup and restore commands to share files. Using backup and restore commands to run Quicken on two computers requires you to backup your data to either an external drive or a backup disc, such as a CD or DVD. Although it is suggested that you use the same version of Quicken on both computers, if you happen to be using different versions, Quicken will automatically convert the data for use in the newer version by default.

Things You'll Need

• CD, DVD or external drive

Instructions

1. Launch Quicken on the first computer. Click on "File," then "Backup." Follow the on-screen steps to backup your data to a CD, DVD or external drive.

2. Connect your external drive to the second computer or insert your backup disc into the CD/DVD drive.

3. Launch Quicken on the second computer. Click on "File" then "Restore Backup File."

4. Click on the drive letter of your backup, select the file and click "OK."

References

• Intuit: Using the Same Quicken Data File on More Than One Computer