Microsoft KB Archive/240566

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You receive an error message when you try to import QIF files in Money

Article ID: 240566

Article Last Modified on 2/6/2007

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to import a Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) file into Microsoft Money 2000 or later versions, you may receive the following error message:

The file you attempted to import appears to be invalid or contains corrupt data. Please download the file again. If this problem continues, contact your financial institution.

Note If you do not see this error message when trying to import your qif file, you may need different troubleshooting information to assist you in a resolution.

For more information about other troubleshooting information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

159091 German time zone results in incorrect log times

246027 Error message when you try to import a QIF file for an investment account in Money: "An unaccepted QIF transaction header was encountered"

CAUSE

This problem may occur if Apple QuickTime for Windows is installed on the computer.

The QIF file name extension can be associated with both Money and QuickTime for Windows. When you try to import a QIF file, QuickTime may convert the file into a format that Money cannot recognize.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, delete or rename the file that Money could not import, and then download or export a new copy of a QIF file. After you download or export a new copy of a QIF file, reassociate the QIF file name extension with Money. To do this, use one of the following methods.

Method 1

To open QIF files directly into Money, follow these steps:

1. On the File menu, click Import, and then click Download Statement.
2. Select the files that you want, and then click Import.
3. Select the Money account that you want to receive the imported data, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

For more information about how to import QIF files into Money, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

178830 How to export and import account information in Microsoft Money

Method 2

To change the file association for .qif files, follow these steps.

Microsoft Windows XP or earlier versions

1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
2. In the Named box, type *.qif.
3. In the Look in box, click My Computer.
4. In the list of found files, right-click any file without releasing the right mouse button.
5. Press and hold down the SHIFT key, and then release the right mouse button.
6. Release the SHIFT key, and then click Open With.
7. If you are prompted to, type a description of the file type.
8. In the Choose the program you want to use box, click MSMoney.
   

If you are using Microsoft Money 2001 or later versions, click MNYIMPRT.

1. Click to select the Always use this program to open this file check box.
2. Click OK.

Windows Vista

1. To do this, click Start, type qif in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. In the Search Results window, right-click any file.
3. Point to Open With, and then click Choose Default Program.
4. In the Open with window, click MSMoney.
   

If you are using Microsoft Money 2001 or later versions, click MNYIMPRT.

1. Click to select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.
2. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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