I need a psychiatrist over my Quicken 2006 Backups...

"Terri" wrote in news:_NmdnQouBK8FyqnVnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

You will have to consolidate the file sets somehow. It isn't logical to have different file sets cover the same set of income, expenses, etc (apart from backups). Yes you can move all Quicken data files to a central location, as long as you also keep backups somewhere else (for safekeeping, certainly if it involves companies).

Now, I wuld suggest that you make things easy on yourself and start using the data sets via desktop or quicklaunch shortcuts, as follows:

For each of your data sets make a shortcut to its *.qdf file (personal.qdf, company1.qdf, auntsusie.qdf, you get the picture). Move these shortcuts to a central place, then rightclick them and assign different icons to them.

When you are all set, burn a DVD with the files and their backups. Then keep daily, weekly, monthly, yearly backups in a safe place.

Just my opinion

I followed your instructions and made 2 separate shortcuts HOWEVER, when I open them, they both are the same. And I did use the correct qdf for each one.... Now - what do you suggest?

Got it - thanks! Will try to clean out the other files now....

"Terri" wrote in news:_NKdna7-4Ke3IKjVnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Great!

Keep us posted.

I don't know where you live, but in my neighborhood Dr. Scott on Mulberry St. has helped me work through Quicken (and Windows!) problems. Sometimes I still end up in the dark pit of despair, but he has managed to keep me out of the institution...

-DAC