Importing QIF files

There is a QIF import option because it does work ... for certain account types, as the "message" said (the message also tells you which accounts you can no longer import QIF files into).

Starting with Q2005, QIF file imports have been restricted; a subject disussed probably more than any other Quicken subject.

Create a dummy "cash" (or "liability") account, import the QIF file to that account, select all the transactions in the dummy account (as you would select a group of files in Windows Explorer), and use "Edit > Transaction > Move Transaction" or "Edit > Transaction > Cut/Paste Transaction" to put the transactions into the desired credit card account.

Thanks John - I had googled all around this issue and got lost. I just tried your process with a QIF file from one of the accounts in my old file. It sort of worked, but the dates are all to pot, and the data itself isn't accurate.

I think I'll just start over and archive the old stuff. My next problem though is that my new computer is based on 64 bit Vista, and although everything else seems to work, I can't print anything or even get into printer options. Been Googling on that as well, with no real answers yet.

Thanks for the reply though.

When you say you can't print anything do you mean in Quicken or you can't print at all?

If it's the latter, can you open the printers folder?

The process I suggested will not have any affect on transaction dates. If you are seeing a problem with transaction dates it means that the pc where you are importing has a different System Date Format than the pc from which you exported.

You can correct the problem by modifying the System Date Format on the "from" pc and re-exporting ... or getting the free Excel macro "xl2qif" (Google for it), importing your QIF file into Excel using that macro, then using the macro to change the date format while you export to a new QIF file, then import that new QIF file into Quicken.

If you are having printing problems, and you are moving from Windows XP to Windows Vista; the most likely cause is printer driver problems. In some cases, you can use an older driver for your printer and overcome the problem (check with your printer manufacturer - HP has already recommeded this for some of their printers) ... until the printer manufacturer gets their current printer driver to work correctly with Vista.

The above statement should not be qualified by any specific "from" operating system.

If Vista is a "different" operating system from the os you had before, your printing problem is "most likely" to be a printer driver problem.

Thanks again John - I'll try the date options, but am about to go away for a couple of days so there will be a delay.

The printer issue doesn't seem to be to do with drivers - every single other programme prints fine. In the Quicken Printer setup options I just get a message "Unable to verify the active printer at system level" - There are lots of references to Quicken 2008 not printing properly with Vista 64 bit. But could you give me a link to the HP recommendation that you mention please.

Hi - see my next reply to John Pollard

Printer driver problems do not always affect all applications; it depends on what printer capabilities the application attempts to use (and how it attempts to use those capabilities).

You can contact HP at their web site for the most useful information about solving problems that may have to do with their printers/printer-drivers. {Generally, I think the "solution" amounts to reverting to an "earlier", more generic version of the printer driver.]

Here is a link to a conversation that mentions switching to alternate HP printer drivers for printing problems in Visa.

That should have read, "... printing problems in Vista".

I think you should also try renaming WPR.DAT.

Weird, the problem seems to relate to your specific printer. I'm running Vista Ultimate 64 bit, Quicken 2008 Deluxe and two printers, one is a HP LaserJet 6L with a MICR toner cartridge used for printing checks only, the other is a Konica Minolta Magicolor 2400W. Both print perfectly with Quicken although the only printing I do is checks....

(The color laser does not have check stock or MICR toner and shouldn't ever print from Quicken but it's the default printer and sometimes I forget to switch so I know it will print from Quicken even if it's only accidental.)

I'm sure you've tried this already but I have to mention it, go download the latest drivers, open the printers folder, remove the printer, then reboot and install the latest drivers, see if that does anything?

BTW, what printer do you have? Most problems with 64 bit drivers seem to be with the all-in-one printers.

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Hi John - just got back and opened up with the intent of following up on your and other ideas - and what do you know - Quicken 2008 is now printing perfectly!!! The only thing I'm not sure about (with this issue alone!!) is whether or not I rebooted after trying some previous ideas. If I didn't, the only difference between then and now might be that I switched off and switched on again.

Many thanks for your valued input though, it all helps to learn.

I'm now goiong to return to the issue of importing QIF files form my UK version of Quicken 2000 into 2008 Home & Business, but I think I'll absorb what you've suggested so far, have a go, and then start a new thrtead if I'm getting lost again.

Again many thanks for so far.

The gremlins got tired and left? Thanks for updating!