Qkn Dlx 05: Data File Location

I do this and haven't had any problems. I have Quicken use data files under the My Documents directory structure. Further, I have it make its back-up files in still another directory. (All of my back-up files for all applications are under the same folder, each application having its own subdirectory. This makes my monthly back-up to CD much easier.)

-- Steve Koterski Atlanta, Georgia

"Whenever you are to do a thing, though it can never be known but to yourself, ask yourself how you would act were all the world looking at you and act accordingly."

-- Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

You can place your Quicken data files in any subdirectory you wish, and use FILE-->OPEN to get to them subsequently. The last 4 locations are actually stored in the file drop down list (via registry store of .ini file, I forget which) ; Others suggest creating a desktop ICON with a hard link to the data files if you use multiple instances of data files for different family members or organizations.

You do realize Quicken has a rudimentary, although usually more than adequate, method of password protecting data files, don't you? This could make your ambition not needed if you don't know about that password facility. Of course, I would expect your program to have a higher degree of data encryption to it, so it most likely is better. But the Quicken password facility is usually more than adequate.

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- Andrew

Y'know, I've been using Quicken for well over 10 years and never noticed the password function until you pointed it out....

That said, I'll probably still go the 3rd-party encryption route, since I have other non-Quicken files/folders to protect.

Thanks!