is the 2009 Quicken Version good..just need something simple
1866545
Hated it, couldn't get it to work with my bank account, feel like it was a complete waste of my time and money.
1552384
We are successfully using the latest version of Quicken Rental Property Manager with Windows 8. Beware, older versions of the program are still being sold and may, or may not, be compatible--I don't know.
730939
QH&B 2010 is no longer supported. You can install the software, but I don't think Quicken will confirm that it works with Windows 8. Your best bet is to get 2013, but verify on their website if it is compatible with Windows 8. I preferred the 2010 version over the 2013, but what can you do? While they have quirks, they know they are the best affordable solution for Home and Small Business.
1451179
I currently use iBank 4 -- I assume this answer will also apply to iBank 5 (which I plan to upgrade to). I migrated from Quicken (Mac) and I have used iBank to record, and even print, checks (using the paper blank check forms that I have used literally for decades to print checks). It may call for some tweaking of the check field settings but it was easy to do and has worked flawlessly for more than a year now.
1099009
I upgraded to MS Money 2007 a few years ago primarily because I was considering the new Quicken software. My thinking was that Quicken might not convert files from one of the older generation Money programs. After trying Quicken I was very dissatisfied with it and stayed with the Money 2007. Conversion of older version information was no problem. I use this software on two computers, one with XP and the other with Vista. Works fine on both and I email myself the backup file from one to the other each time I update on one or the other computer. Good thing, because I have noticed that on occasion Money 2007 reverts back to the new user state and I don't know why. The emailed file updates come in handy when this happens because I can do a file restore from the emailed copy of the saved file. I wish Microsoft would reconsider getting back into this market as they had a superior product. No Quicken fan.
270506
I only use it for personal finances. Your best bet would be tobtrybit out. You should be able to down load trial version to test drive to see how it works for you.
724157
Yes. However you won't get any updates and you won't be able to download cleared transactions from the banks and you won't be able to enter payments in Quicken and then sync with your bank. However there are loads of features that don't need the internet like budgeting, check register etc. Even if I wasn't on-line I would still find it indispensable.
967909
Yes. It can download all of your checking account activity. Where Quicken Essentials falls short is with investment accounts.
267132
I would recommend researching the product as I do not have Windows 8 and did not retain the box. I am getting ready to upgrade to Quicken 2014 and it is my understanding from what I have read is that both 2013 and 2014 operate on Windows 8 but as a mouse driven application and not touch screen based. Please research before doing anything as I am not an expert on the interface with 8.
810371
Basically, none. I had a CD with games on it and installed it. I downloaded Adobe Reader off the Internet. I had previously purchased MS Office Professional 2010 ... but would you believe Microsoft would not allow me to install from my CD??? I had to purchase a new key code from them (after purchasing the program for $400+), in order to use it on my new PC! Same with MS Money: my product key code was not "recognized", even though I had never installed it on my old PC!! So I bought Quicken. Norton 360 for 3 PC's was no problem, thank goodness!
621584
It was put back into 2011 with an update sometime in Nov. 2010. I had to set it up special in 2011. That means I had to find it in the menu, and set it up as my opening page on Quicken. Not the same way as the prior versions had it. Its hidden this time. I am sure 2012 is the same way. I would try the Quicken discussion page if you can not find it. Good luck
321191
yes you can. you have to order the checks that are made for Quicken. Are you planning to use Quicken for personal or for business? If you want it for business I recommend QuickBooks instead. It does a better job with reports.
2277777
Dont know if you can convert from PC format. I can tell you that the Quicken for Mac version has SIGNIFICANTLY less functionality than the PC version.
34904
Yes as others have said. Unfortunately quicken has a single format which means you must use one format for checks and envelopes. Others allow you to design spacing etc.
135566
My 2002 quicken would occasionally locked up Windows 8.1 so I doubt that your 95 edition would work.
1451905
Had the same problem. Quit using it and went back to using the 2009 version. Sent three days with quicken support with no results. Demanded money back an got it less sales tax.
847773
I don't know specifically about quicken but I am running word 2007 and it works just fine. I would go ahead and install it. I would bet it would be OK.