Welcome to Reckon message continually appears when opening the software

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  • Linda_9776465
    Linda_9776465 Member Posts: 26 Reckoner Reckoner

    I have finally installed Accounts Personal Plus v31. I activated it at the end of the installation. The licence information states my licence is valid until 31/03/2026.

    If I close the application I am unable to just open it again and use it. When I try to open it a box appears headed Welcome to Reckon Accounts. Below are two questions asking if I am a new or existing user. If I choose existing user I have to say which file I want to open. I can then use my Accounts Personal Plus v31.

    This is extremely annoying. How do I fix this please?

  • Rav
    Rav Administrator, Reckon Staff Posts: 14,209 Reckon Community Manager Community Manager

    Hi @Linda_9776465

    I'd recommend taking a look at the info in the below help guide, in particular ensure that your file name is less than 8 characters in length -

    https://help.reckon.com/article/n15fstuokj-kba-2768-last-file-opened-does-not-open-when-personal-plus-launched-see-welcome-screen-repeatedly

  • GerryWinter
    GerryWinter Accredited Partner Posts: 1,576 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner

    There is usually 2 things that causes this, the name length as Rav stated and also the data file location, if you want a hand just call me.

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    Gerhard Winter

    Ph. 0418907140

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  • Linda_9776465
    Linda_9776465 Member Posts: 26 Reckoner Reckoner

    Thank you Rav and Jerry. It is all sorted now. I get a little nervous when installing Reckon software updates. I wasn't thinking clearly. The problem occurred because I was opening a 2022 backup file (with a longer name) rather than the 2022 data file.

  • Linda_9776465
    Linda_9776465 Member Posts: 26 Reckoner Reckoner
    edited March 14

    After upgrading Reckon Personal Plus 2022 to v31 I have just discovered that all my historical price data for my share portfolio has gone.

    Can this be fixed, please? I still have my 2022 files.

  • GerryWinter
    GerryWinter Accredited Partner Posts: 1,576 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner
    edited March 14

    it sounds like you may be opening the wrong data file

    Gerry id 6376

    Gerhard Winter

    Ph. 0418907140

    Reckon Store Next Door

    "Always at your Service"

    Email: gwinter0808@gmail.com

  • Linda_9776465
    Linda_9776465 Member Posts: 26 Reckoner Reckoner

    Gerry I was very careful to open the 2022 data file. How could opening my data file into v31 remove decades of share prices?

    I have looked at another post about this headed 'Share price history missing V31' and there are other people who have had the same problem. A solution is offered. I am tempted to try it. What do you think?

    I believe I have done everything correctly when I installed version v31.

  • GerryWinter
    GerryWinter Accredited Partner Posts: 1,576 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner

    Can you go to a backup that had the correct info, restore it in V31 and tell me what it shows.

    Gerry id 6376

    Gerhard Winter

    Ph. 0418907140

    Reckon Store Next Door

    "Always at your Service"

    Email: gwinter0808@gmail.com

  • Linda_9776465
    Linda_9776465 Member Posts: 26 Reckoner Reckoner
    edited March 15

    Gerry all appears to be good now. It was all my fault. I had opened the .QDF file in a new directory but not included the .HCX, IDX, QEL, .QIN, or .QPH files in that directory. It created new ones but the .QDF file for example didn't contain my share price history.

  • GerryWinter
    GerryWinter Accredited Partner Posts: 1,576 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner

    well done call me at any time

    Gerry id 6376

    Gerhard Winter

    Ph. 0418907140

    Reckon Store Next Door

    "Always at your Service"

    Email: gwinter0808@gmail.com