Installing retail over evaluation version?

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- Bob Newman
  
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16 years ago

Thu, Dec 27, 2007 7:15 PM

I downloaded the evaluation version of Quicken 2008 Deluxe from Quickens web site. I like it and will buy the retail version. My question is this: When I open the program a screen comes up asking me if I want to purchase Quicken online or "later", I chose later. I think if you purchase it from Quicken they give you an unlock code for the program I have now. I have no intention of buying from Quicken as their price is much higher than other retailers ($60 vs. $42). Can I just install the copy I buy over the evaluation version or do I have to uninstall what I have now and then install the retail version?

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- Hank Arnold (MVP)
  
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16 years ago

Thu, Dec 27, 2007 8:27 PM

You *should* be able to install on top. I would, however, backup the databases first.

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16 years ago

Thu, Dec 27, 2007 8:29 PM

On Dec 27, 2:15 pm, "Bob Newman" wrote: [snip]

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First of all, you should try to backup your data set - place the files in another folder on your PC and/or remote location (flash drive, CD, online, etc). I haven't use evaluation copy from Intuit before, but chances (and hopes) are that the new full version would "upgrade" your evaluation copy, preserving your accounts in Quicken program. And if not - you'll be able, I think, to restore your previously backed up dataset after installation of Q2008.