“how many computers can I use with this program? I have a Mac and a PC can I use for both?”
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You can run the program on as many computers as you want, BUT... I have been told by much smarter people that if you attempt to keep your data file in a cloud or sharing service, it is very possible that as you swap between multiple computers that the data file will become corrupted and you could be left depending on the last backup of your data that you have made. The way that I get around this is to use a tedious process that most people will not want to perform. I enter/manipulate my Quicken data 95% of the time on my Mac Desktop. If I want to use Quicken on my Mac laptop, I 1) Make sure that the Quicken version on the laptop is current, 2) copy the data file on the desktop to a thumb drive, 3) copy the data from the thumb drive to my laptop, 4) run Quicken on my laptop until I want to go back to my desktop, 5) Copy the 'current' data file from the laptop back to a thumb drive, 6) copy this version of the data file from the thumb drive back to my desktop 7) start using Quicken on my desktop using the current data file. This is horrible and I only do it about 3-4 times a year at most. The web version of the program is improving all of the time, but for my needs, I really need to enter and manipulate Quicken using the actual computer program. I have found that the IOS version is fine for entering purchases at the place of purchase (it uses GPS nicely to guess what store or restaurant you are at), but outside of checking on some details of a previous transaction, I don't do much else with it. Finally, I am confident that there still is a difference between the actual data file used on Windows and on Mac. I could see a time where they would make a completely compatible file, but I really don't think that they are there yet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. You're Quicken subscription is tied to your Quicken user ID. So, you can download and install on as many devices as you want, as long as you use the same Quicken user ID. Thanks.
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