When you try to select the Quicken backup to restore, you get this message “Quicken online backup is not activated”. You are then referred to a trouble shooting web page.

To restore Quicken 2007 data from a local source you perform the following. Restore a Quicken data file from an external source ie. USB drive, CD, DVD. Restore Quicken data from an external source.

1. Connect the external drive containing the data file you want to restore, or insert the disk containing the data file in the drive.
2. Select the “File” menu and then select “Restore Backup File”.
3. Select either one of the files listed or Browse my computer.
4. If you are restoring a file over the current file, click “OK” to overwrite the current file.
5. When you see a message that the file is restored, click “OK”.
6. Select the “File” menu and then select “OPEN” to open the restored file.

There’s no reason for you to struggle with your computer problems. If you’re ready for a quick computer fix, you might want to contact one of our online technical support specialists, to perform the correct troubleshooting steps.