Rename a data file

You can rename a data file in Quicken for Windows using the following steps:

1. Locate your data file using File → Show this file on this computer…
   

   

   The file name will end in .QDF.

2. Close Quicken.
3. Rename the .QDF file using Windows Explorer.
4. Double-click the file to re-open Quicken using the re-named file.

It's always a good idea to make a backup of your Quicken data file before making any changes to it, in case something goes wrong.