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Startup Preferences let you control the events that happen when Quicken first loads.

New subscriber settings provide you with an easier-to-use interface that is focused on providing you information about using Quicken's features. 

To turn new subscriber settings off or on:

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1. Choose Edit menu > 

1. Preferences.

2. In the left pane, click 

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1. Startup.

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1. In the right pane, select

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1. the

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What do New Subscriber settings do?

New Subscriber settings are designed to help you get to know Quicken. 

This includes:

• Quicken Setup, a step-by-step guide to getting started with Quicken.
• Simple Tours, also called Q Cards, that show and explain to you some of Quicken's most-used features.
• Automatic One Step Update when you start Quicken. This ensures you see the latest transactions when you begin a session.
• A simplified view. Quicken hides some columns and Tabs (areas of the project) so that you see the essential parts of Quicken first.

You can change any of the individual settings that control these features using your preferences, or you can turn off the New Subscriber settings using the instructions at the top of this help topic.

How long should I use New Subscriber settings? 

You can turn this setting off and on whenever you choose. Use these settings for as long as it takes for you to feel comfortable using the product. At a minimum, we advise you to try to complete the Quicken Setup steps before turning off the New Subscriber settings.

Can I keep some but not all of these settings?

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1. 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.

2. 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).