If you bought Quicken earlier and now want to install it on a new computer without a CD, you don’t need to purchase it again. Quicken is downloaded online using your account.
This guide explains how to download Quicken on a new computer without a CD, install it correctly, and activate it using your existing Quicken subscription.
Before you start, make sure you have:
Your Quicken account email and password
An active Quicken subscription
Stable internet connection
Windows or Mac system that meets requirements
Use Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.
Enter your registered email
Enter your password
This should be the same account used when purchasing Quicken
Once logged in:
Open My Account
Find your Quicken product
Click Download
Select Windows or Mac
Download the installer file
Open the downloaded installer
Follow on-screen setup instructions
Launch Quicken after installation
Sign in with your Quicken account
Quicken will activate automatically
No CD or license key is required if you sign in with the correct account.
If you want your old data:
Backup Quicken data on old computer
Copy backup file using USB or cloud
Restore backup during first launch on new computer
Ignore CD-based keys
Sign in using your Quicken account instead
Check internet connection
Make sure subscription is active
Verify correct email account
Try another browser
Disable VPN
Clear browser cache
Yes.
You can install Quicken on multiple computers, but usage depends on your subscription terms.
No. Quicken is downloaded online using your account.
No, if you backup and restore your data file.
Yes, but data sync must be handled manually.
You can easily download and install Quicken on a new computer without a CD by signing in to your account. Always backup your data and download the latest version for best performance.