Can Ikeep Q2008 and install 2010?

[Han]

I can't find the answer to my question googling, on groups or in the wild.

I would like to keep Q2008 on the same machine AND install Q2010 (both are
the deluxe version US flavor). Is this possible, and what precautions do I
need to take?

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Han
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[CSM1]

Han <nob...@nospam.not> wrote in
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> I can't find the answer to my question googling, on groups or in the
> wild.
>
> I would like to keep Q2008 on the same machine AND install Q2010 (both
> are the deluxe version US flavor). Is this possible, and what
> precautions do I need to take?
>

You can keep prior versions of Quicken on your computer.

You MUST choose a different folder to install the new Quicken, don't use
the default choice. Do a custom install.

It is also a good idea to have your quicken data in a folder of your
choice, rather than the Quicken folder.

A separate folder for each version of Quicken.

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[Han]

CSM1 <nom...@nomoremail.com> wrote in
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I did start the install in a different folder, but I think the
installation still uninstalled my Q2008 <sad>.

I still have Q2008 on another machine, and did back up <grin>.

[John Pollard]

Han wrote:

> I did start the install in a different folder, but I think the
> installation still uninstalled my Q2008 <sad>.

To prevent the uninstall of other Quicken versions when you do an install:
the first time during the install that you see a "Next" button to click,
hold down CTRL+SHIFT while you click it.

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John Pollard

[Han]

"John Pollard" <8plu...@gmail.com> wrote in
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Too late ...
But I have the backup machine <grin>.

[John Pollard]

Han wrote:
> "John Pollard" <8plu...@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:hhqge0$c97$1...@news.eternal-september.org:
>
>> Han wrote:
>>
>>> I did start the install in a different folder, but I think the
>>> installation still uninstalled my Q2008 <sad>.
>>
>> To prevent the uninstall of other Quicken versions when you do an
>> install: the first time during the install that you see a "Next"
>> button to click, hold down CTRL+SHIFT while you click it.

> Too late ...

You can reinstall Q2008, using the same technique as above, to prevent
that install from uninstalling Q2010.

You'll have to decide for yourself whether any of the little
idiosyncracies that can result are meaningful problems for you.

At one time, having two different newer versions of Quicken installed,
caused a significant problem: the most recently installed version,
crippled the other version. I don't see that anymore. I have Q2009 and
Q2010 installed on the same pc, and I don't see any problem with them.

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John Pollard

[Han]

"John Pollard" <8plu...@gmail.com> wrote in

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I am going the route of 2 different machines. I'll do the day by day on
the new Q2010, then weekly compare to Q2008.

Thanks for yor help, John!