Startup preferences
Startup Preferences let you control the events that happen when Quicken first loads.
- Choose Edit menu > Preferences.
In the left pane, click Startup. In the right pane, select the settings you want to use.
Preference Description Startup location On startup open to Select the tab or account you want to display when you first launch Quicken. You can select any tab that can be navigated to. Startup actions Download transactions when Quicken starts Use this option to automatically download your transactions when you start Quicken. This saves you the step of using the One Step Update button and ensures you are working with the latest transaction data every time you start up Quicken. Password required when Quicken starts Use this preference to set a password to start Quicken. This adds an extra layer of security. - Click OK to save your changes.
A quick way to set a Quicken center as your start page
Click the right mouse button on any primary navigation tab, and choose the first menu option (for example, Start Quicken on Spending, or Start Quicken on Bills).
Note for our Canadian Customers
The following terms will be different in the Canadian releases of Quicken.
Canada: "Cheque" / United States: "Check"
Canada: "Colour" / United States: "Color"
Canada: "Centre" / United States: "Center"
Canada: "Realise" / United States: "Realize"
Canada: "Behaviour" / United States: "Behavior"
Canada: "Analyse" / United States: "Analyze"