In the New Copy, go to File > Validate & Repair File, check the Validate file box, and click OK. This will ensure there are no lingering issues with the data in this file.
After the Copy is complete, choose to Open New Copy.
Leave all the settings, including file name and checkboxes, at their default (change nothing on this screen).
Select Create a copy or template and click Next.
Go to File > Copy or Backup File (do not choose Year End Copy for this procedure).
To Copy your file and ValidateĪlways make a backup before performing complex procedures. This ensures that you have a "fall-back" file you can use to get back to where you were when you started. If the suggestions above do not improve performance, or if Quicken runs slowly in only certain areas of the program, follow the Copy your file and Validate steps below. Third, try Copying and Validating your file This could indicate an issue with your system instead of Quicken.
Check if other programs are running slowly.
Turn off backup programs that may be running in the background (ex: OneDrive, Dropbox, Carbonite etc.).
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Consult Windows Help for complete information.
Run the ScanDisk utility, followed by Disk Defragmenter utility.
Remove items from the Microsoft® Windows® Startup group.
Restart your computer, especially if it has been used for a long period of time since it was last restarted.
Exit all open programs that you are not using.
If your computer meets the system requirements, here are several tips to improve performance: Verify that your computer meets the system requirements to run your version of Quicken. Please note that while a standard hard drive is suitable for Quicken, a solid-state drive (SSD) will deliver improved performance. If you find Quicken is running slowly, the steps below may help you determine the cause and improve Quicken's performance.