Quicken XG 2007 Tips

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 Version: 7.0.2

Quicken XG 2007

 Version: R4


I tried a few things that didn't work until I found the following installation steps.

1. Do not install using the Quicken 2007 install, install as an unsupported program
2. When prompted for the installation option, choose installation file and select the setup.exe from the CD.  I tried using the installation folder option and this did not work.
3. Install to new win2000 bottle. I am running an independent bottle.
4. Proceed with install and when prompted to connect for updates, do not.
5. Do not run the Quicken XG program.
6. Allow the bottle to simulate a restart
7. Download the XGr4 update from the quicken website - http://support.intuit.ca/quicken/updates_2007_r4.php
8. Save the update to your MAC hard drive
9. Install the update as an unsupported program
10. When prompted for the installation option, choose installation file and browse to the update and select it.
11. Install the update
12. Do not run the quicken XG program from the update
13. Allow the bottle to simulate a restart
14. Done - you should be able to run Quicken XG now.

Some issues I've noticed.

- unable to register. use the CONTROL SHIFT option for bypassing the registration as shown in the Quicken 2007 -2008 forums
- unable to download stock quotes from the auto update, I'm assuming this is due to the registration issue.
- auto update hangs sometimes and I'm not able to deduce what circumstances cause it

Courtesy Steve Conrad