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 Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 2:02 am Post subject: Networked Quicken |
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Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug |
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| Posted: Sat May 31, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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DGD <ddubowski@rogers.com> wrote in news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-
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Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
The only info you give is that you use an old, Canadian (?) version of |
Quicken that might be subject to sunset as far as accessing on-line
features is concerned. No info on whether you use Windows of any version,
Linux, or ZULU (no offense). This might be a problem with Windows, but how
to troubleshoot that from here, I don't know.
--
Best regards
Han
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On May 31, 7:25 am, Han <nob...@nospam.not> wrote:
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DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-
6bf01cbae...@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
The only info you give is that you use an old, Canadian (?) version of
Quicken that might be subject to sunset as far as accessing on-line
features is concerned. No info on whether you use Windows of any version,
Linux, or ZULU (no offense). This might be a problem with Windows, but how
to troubleshoot that from here, I don't know.
--
Best regards
Han
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Both computers use Windows XP SP2. I am not worried about the sunset
clauses because I push all of my information from external banks into
Quicken and the securities update feature still seems to work. The
issue I am having it that it takes the computer without the database a
long time to load up the memorized list of payees when entering
transactions. It was always a little bit slower on this computer, but
now it takes a very long time for each and every transaction. |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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DGD <ddubowski@rogers.com> wrote in
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On May 31, 7:25 am, Han <nob...@nospam.not> wrote:
DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-
6bf01cbae...@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently
have Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but
it has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am
trying to track down (the computer without the quicken database
takes an inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a
fairly recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden
slow down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central
hub). Any information appreciated.
Doug
The only info you give is that you use an old, Canadian (?) version
of Quicken that might be subject to sunset as far as accessing
on-line features is concerned. No info on whether you use Windows of
any version, Linux, or ZULU (no offense). This might be a problem
with Windows, but how to troubleshoot that from here, I don't know.
--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid
Both computers use Windows XP SP2. I am not worried about the sunset
clauses because I push all of my information from external banks into
Quicken and the securities update feature still seems to work. The
issue I am having it that it takes the computer without the database a
long time to load up the memorized list of payees when entering
transactions. It was always a little bit slower on this computer, but
now it takes a very long time for each and every transaction.
Seems that perhaps the slower computer should be the one that has the |
easiest" access to the database files <grin>.
I am only using LAN-based computing for the backup.
Another solution might be to effect remote computing, if both computers
are on the same internal LAN. In that way you use the slower computer
(for instance) as a dumb terminal to the faster one. See microsoft
remote connection.
--
Best regards
Han
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| Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 1, 12:44 pm, Han <nob...@nospam.not> wrote:
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DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote innews:6de5591a-7202-4192-9756-aad1effb388c@z72g2000hsb.googlegroups.com:
On May 31, 7:25 am, Han <nob...@nospam.not> wrote:
DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-
6bf01cbae...@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently
have Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but
it has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am
trying to track down (the computer without the quicken database
takes an inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a
fairly recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden
slow down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central
hub). Any information appreciated.
Doug
The only info you give is that you use an old, Canadian (?) version
of Quicken that might be subject to sunset as far as accessing
on-line features is concerned. No info on whether you use Windows of
any version, Linux, or ZULU (no offense). This might be a problem
with Windows, but how to troubleshoot that from here, I don't know.
--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid
Both computers use Windows XP SP2. I am not worried about the sunset
clauses because I push all of my information from external banks into
Quicken and the securities update feature still seems to work. The
issue I am having it that it takes the computer without the database a
long time to load up the memorized list of payees when entering
transactions. It was always a little bit slower on this computer, but
now it takes a very long time for each and every transaction.
Seems that perhaps the slower computer should be the one that has the
easiest" access to the database files <grin>.
I am only using LAN-based computing for the backup.
Another solution might be to effect remote computing, if both computers
are on the same internal LAN. In that way you use the slower computer
(for instance) as a dumb terminal to the faster one. See microsoft
remote connection.
--
Best regards
Han
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Well, I think I finally figured it out. It had to do with the
memorized payee list. The list was large with numerous double
entries, etc. Once I got rid of all the extraneous entries, the
computer without the database did not have to download as much
information in the memorized payee list. Performance is much better
now.
Doug |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
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I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range..
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
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Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
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On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months..
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
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Ray,
From my understanding of FolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug |
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Ray and Mary Cosner
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| Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:
https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubowski@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: |
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 22, 6:16 pm, "Ray Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
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My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g).. I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com....
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
Ray,
From my understanding of FolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug
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Ray,
Have tried it out. Seems pretty slick. I have used the personal
library to set up the folder with the quicken data files. Can't tell
if it is only on my internal network or not, but it certainly syncs
the files as advertised. It seemed to create the "remote access" all
on its own. Anyway, thanks for the tip and lead for FolderShare.
Doug |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:16 am Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubowski@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
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Ray,
From my understanding of FolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 22, 8:51 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
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On Jun 22, 6:16 pm, "Ray Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft's FolderShare software via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes, FolderShare automatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet, FolderShare locks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
Ray,
From my understanding of FolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug
Ray,
Have tried it out. Seems pretty slick. I have used the personal
library to set up the folder with the quicken data files. Can't tell
if it is only on my internal network or not, but it certainly syncs
the files as advertised. It seemed to create the "remote access" all
on its own. Anyway, thanks for the tip and lead for FolderShare.
Doug
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Have eliminated the remote access between the computers, so the only
thing present is a personal library aligned to Quicken. Pretty
amazing piece of SW.
Doug |
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:31:07 -0700 (PDT), DGD <ddubowski@rogers.com> wrote:
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Pretty amazing piece of SW.
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It is just basic file sync software in a pretty package. No big deal. File
sync software has been around for years and years. One has to wonder what
took Microsoft so long to discover it. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jun 22, 11:31 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On Jun 22, 8:51 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 6:16 pm, "Ray Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com....
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft'sFolderSharesoftware via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes,FolderShareautomatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet,FolderSharelocks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub).. Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
Ray,
From my understanding ofFolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug
Ray,
Have tried it out. Seems pretty slick. I have used the personal
library to set up the folder with the quicken data files. Can't tell
if it is only on my internal network or not, but it certainly syncs
the files as advertised. It seemed to create the "remote access" all
on its own. Anyway, thanks for the tip and lead forFolderShare.
Doug
Have eliminated the remote access between the computers, so the only
thing present is a personal library aligned to Quicken. Pretty
amazing piece of SW.
Doug- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
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Using Foldershare as-is enables remote access, which seems to by-pass
OS security. How did you eliminate remote access except for personal
library?
Thanks. |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jul 10, 12:31 pm, Al <algarc...@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On Jun 22, 11:31 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 8:51 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 6:16 pm, "Ray Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com....
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file..
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft'sFolderSharesoftware via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes,FolderShareautomatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet,FolderSharelocks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
Ray,
From my understanding ofFolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network.
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug
Ray,
Have tried it out. Seems pretty slick. I have used the personal
library to set up the folder with the quicken data files. Can't tell
if it is only on my internal network or not, but it certainly syncs
the files as advertised. It seemed to create the "remote access" all
on its own. Anyway, thanks for the tip and lead forFolderShare.
Doug
Have eliminated the remote access between the computers, so the only
thing present is a personal library aligned to Quicken. Pretty
amazing piece of SW.
Doug- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Using Foldershare as-is enables remote access, which seems to by-pass
OS security. How did you eliminate remote access except for personal
library?
Thanks.
|
If you go to Settings/Transfers, make sure the box "Allow web
downloads from this computer" is unchecked. If you then go to the
FolderShare Website, you see under "Remote Access" that your computer
will have a sybmol through it (don't know the name of the symbol).
The computer is now only working on an internal network. |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:54 am Post subject: Re: Networked Quicken |
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On Jul 11, 8:38 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
| Quote: |
On Jul 10, 12:31 pm, Al <algarc...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 11:31 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 8:51 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 6:16 pm, "Ray Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
My sync is strictly confined to my home network. It is a little confusing
as you are asked to create an account, but once you are into the site you
should focus your attention on the "personal libraries". The other two
options "shared libraries" and "remote access" do indeed go out onto the
network, but not the "personal libraries."
- Ray
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:4fadcb8c-dd37-4818-abe3-6e6e88058331@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 22, 12:30 pm, DGD <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote:
On Jun 22, 12:00 pm, "Ray and Mary Cosner" <cos...@swbell.net> wrote:
I was running Quicken 2008 through my home wireless network (802.11g). I
encountered a repeatable problem of file corruption when I ran the
Quicken
verify procedure on the computer which was not hosting the file.
Fortunately, I am careful about backups so the corruption didn't hurt me
badly. I don't run the verification very often, but that made me worry
about what else might corrupt the file.
I then discovered Microsoft'sFolderSharesoftware via an article in PC
Magazine. This software automatically syncs files in the background on
different computers connected by a network. You are always running from
a
local file on either computer (could be more than two computers). After
you
close Quicken with changes,FolderShareautomatically runs in the
background
and copies the modified files to the other computer(s). As the name
suggests, you set up a folder to be shared, and it syncs everything in
that
folder across the network. The software is described as beta on the web
site, but it has been completely reliable for me over about four months.
The only problem is if you make changes on one computer and then
immediately
try to launch Quicken on the other computer. If the other file hasn't
been
updated yet,FolderSharelocks the file so you can't open it until the
update is completed. This will produce an error message that Quicken
failed
to launch. Sync has always been completed within five minutes of closing
Quicken after changing the file. My Quicken file is in the 25 MB range.
Here is the URL:https://www.foldershare.com/home.aspx
I have no business connection with Microsoft, other than having done my
part
over the years to enhance Bill Gates' net worth.
- Ray Cosner
"DGD" <ddubow...@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a336fcd7-8eaa-4fac-854a-6bf01cbae93b@27g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Can the newest version of Quicken run on a network? I currently have
Quicken XG 2005 installed on two computers, with one computer
accessing the Quicken Database stored on the other. It works, but it
has suffered from some performance issues of late that I am trying to
track down (the computer without the quicken database takes an
inordinate amount of time to access the database. It is a fairly
recent occurence and I don't know what has caused the sudden slow
down. All computers interface wirelessly through a central hub). Any
information appreciated.
Doug
Thanks for the note. I will have to give it a try. Although reducing
the payee list has improved performance, there is still a noticable
lag when trying to enter information on any transaction that requires
access to the database.
Doug
Ray,
From my understanding ofFolderShare, the synchronization of the files
is actually done over the internet and not on an internal network..
That means my Quicken File is going "outside" somewhere. Is that your
understanding and how "secure" is this program? Thanks.
Doug
Ray,
Have tried it out. Seems pretty slick. I have used the personal
library to set up the folder with the quicken data files. Can't tell
if it is only on my internal network or not, but it certainly syncs
the files as advertised. It seemed to create the "remote access" all
on its own. Anyway, thanks for the tip and lead forFolderShare.
Doug
Have eliminated the remote access between the computers, so the only
thing present is a personal library aligned to Quicken. Pretty
amazing piece of SW.
Doug- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
Using Foldershare as-is enables remote access, which seems to by-pass
OS security. How did you eliminate remote access except for personal
library?
Thanks.
If you go to Settings/Transfers, make sure the box "Allow web
downloads from this computer" is unchecked. If you then go to the
FolderShare Website, you see under "Remote Access" that your computer
will have a sybmol through it (don't know the name of the symbol).
The computer is now only working on an internal network.- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -
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Thanks. I'll give it a try after some medical issues are dealt with in
family next week. Once everyone is quietly recuperating I'll sit down,
try out, and report back. |
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