Personal Plus 2013 Upgrade

Craig12

Hi. I will be replacing my old laptop and would like to transfer my Reckon PP 2013 files to the new machine. I have 20 years of history and do not want to lose any data or information plus I would like to take the opportunity to upgrade my PP 2013 to a newer version at this time. Can you please advise what are the options available to me and what is the best approach.

John_8305976

Hi @Craig12

cc: @Rav

I believe you will have no other option, in terms of upgrade of your Personal Plus software, to upgrade to the latest version, being v31. The annual licence fee for this is currently $205.

The first question that needs addressing is - Is the current RPP 2013 file (ie. QDF file) you are using one that has not been converted from a later version QDF file to enable it to be used with the 'free' version of Quicken 2013. Because, if it is a converted file, then I believe that file is now rendered unable to be used with the latest version of Reckon PP v31. In which case, I sincerely hope you have kept an 'unadulterated' backup up file (ie. .QDF or .RKN) made prior to converting.

Can you please advise of your situation in terms of the above?

Craig12

Hi John..above are my latest back up files..stored on external drive..so these should be okay then? I have never converted any files to access the "free version". Previously used 2004 and then purchased the upgrade to 2013

Below are the files on my C: drive, quicken folder…

GerryWinter

Not sure what is mentioned by John but there should be no reason why your file cant be used by the latest Reckon V31. You just need to Restore the RKN file and then Open it, I did see that your file name is getting too long and i cant see the location at you are restoring it to.

Give me a call on 0418907140 and i will help you.

John_8305976

Hi @Craig12

OK, all looks good for you to install RPP v31 and register it, as required via your Reckon Account.

Then, in v31, select File →Restore, Browse to where your latest .RKN backup file is located and select it. Ideally, you will have located this RKN file on your computer's hard disk, rather than USB or the Cloud, which, potentially, can be a problem.

Then you should be completed, and using your latest QDF.

Note: that, by default, RPP will create its working set of files in the same folder from which you 'restored' from your RKN file or 'opened' your selected QDF file.

Again, I'm writing these instructions off the top of my head, because I'm holidaying in @GerryWinter part of Australia at present and without direct access to my own RPP system.

Let me know if you have an issue and hopefully I can help.

Cheers jc

John_8305976

Hi @Craig12

Just wondering if you are all sorted re above. I'd really appreciate your feedback as to what you did and how it's going. Also, such feedback would be of assistance to the rest of the 'community'.

Cheers jc