How To Install or Uninstall Quicken From CD or Download

Please note:  Quicken 2009 is only supported on Windows XP and Windows Vista.

It may become necessary to uninstall and reinstall Quicken to resolve a technical issue, or you may want to install on a second or new computer.  When you uninstall Quicken, your data file will remain on the system in its current location. As a precaution, Intuit recommends backing up your data file to a safe location before uninstalling Quicken.

Uninstalling Quicken:

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista:

1. Click the Microsoft Windows Vista logo (Start button) and select Control Panel.
2. Under Programs, click the Uninstall a program link  The Uninstall or change a program window opens.
3. in the list of programs, select your version of Quicken and click the Uninstall/Change button.
4. If asked for your Administrator password, enter it and follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall Quicken.

Microsoft Windows XP / 2003:

1. Select the Windows Start button, and select Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon, and select your version of Quicken.
3. Click the Remove button and click Yes to uninstall Quicken.

Note: If Quicken is not listed as a program in the Add or Remove Programs utility, or if Quicken did not get completely uninstalled from your computer, refer to the article  Using the QcleanUI tool to uninstall Quicken.

Reinstalling Quicken:

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista:

Microsoft Windows XP / 2003:

• From CD:

Insert the Quicken installation CD and follow the on-screen instruction.  If the Quicken installation process does not automatically begin, do the following:

1. Insert the Quicken installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button and select My Computer.
3. Right Click the CD-ROM drive that contains the Quicken installation CD, and select Explore.
4. Double-click the install.exe file.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Quicken installation.

• From Download:

If you purchased Quicken as a download from Intuit, you can obtain a new Quicken installation download at the My Downloads Web Site. Downloads that were purchased directly from the Intuit Web Site, are available for up to 3 years from the date of purchase. Be sure to login using your User ID and password.  If you do not remember your login and/or password, use the Forgot my Login or Forgot my password links located on the login page.