You receive an error message when you try to import QIF files in Money (240566)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Money 2007 Home & Business
  • Microsoft Money 2007 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2007 Premium
  • Microsoft Money Essentials
  • Microsoft Money Deluxe 2006
  • Microsoft Money Premium 2006
  • Microsoft Money Small Business 2006
  • Microsoft Money Standard 2006
  • Microsoft Money 2005 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2005 Premium
  • Microsoft Money 2005 Small Business
  • Microsoft Money 2005 Standard
  • Microsoft Money 2004 Deluxe
  • Microsoft Money 2004 Premium
  • Microsoft Money 2004 Small Business
  • Microsoft Money 2004 Standard
  • Microsoft Money 2003 Standard
  • Microsoft Money Deluxe 2002
  • Microsoft Money 2001
  • Microsoft Money 2000
  • Microsoft Money 2000 Business and Personal
This article was previously published under Q240566

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 Money: Import Quicken File Causes Invalid Page Fault in Kernel32

246027 Money Error Message: An Unaccepted QIF Transaction Header Was Encountered

CAUSE

This problem may occur if Apple QuickTime for Windows is installed on your 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:
  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.
  9. Click to select the Always use this program to open this file check box.
  10. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/13/2006
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