Backing up data files

To back up a data file manually to disk

1. In Quicken, choose File > Save a Backup.
2. Select the location for the backup copy of your data file, and then click Save.
3. Quicken copies the file to the backup location with a file extension of .quickenbackup.

To back up a data file automatically to disk

Automatic backup is on by default but can be turned off in Preferences. Quicken will save a backup every time the application is quit. By default, the 5 newest files are kept.

1. In Quicken, choose Quicken > Preferences.
2. On the General tab, automatic backup can be turned on or off by checking or unchecking the checkbox.
3. Quicken saves the automatic backup files in an Automatic Backups folder. Change the default location using Backup Folder.

Restore a backup

1. Fron the Quicken menu, choose File > Restore from Backup.
2. Select the data file you wish to restore, and then click Choose.
3. Confirm the file you have selected in the window that pops up and click Restore this File...
4. Select the location to which to restore the data file, and then click Save.

Related topics

• Opening data files
• Deleting data files
• Renaming data files
• Backing up data files
• Using more than one data file
• Adding a data file password
• Changing or removing a data file password