How Do I Install Quicken Billminder Gadget?

Question: How Do I Install Quicken Billminder Gadget?

Quicken Billminder gadget is a new feature introduced in Quicken 2008 (not available in Quicken 2008 Starter Edition). Quicken Billminder gadget only runs on Windows Vista operating systems. If your computer is running Windows XP or earlier, you cannot use Quicken Billminder gadget.

Answer: Quicken Billminder gadget for Windows Vista operating systems is normally installed at the same time Quicken is installed, but if you opted not to install it at that time you can install it from your Quicken software CD. If you downloaded Quicken and you do not have a software CD, you can download the Billminder install file from Quicken.com. Read on to see how to use either method to install Quicken Billminder gadget.

Install Quicken Billminder gadget from your Quicken CD

1. Put your Quicken software CD into your CD drive.

2. Click on the Vista Start menu.

3. If the Quicken installation starts automatically, click Cancel.

4. Right click on Windows Start, then select Explore.

5. Click on Browse to, select your CD drive, then double-click QBillminder.gadget.

6. Install Quicken Billminder gadget by following the instructions that pop up on your screen.

Download and Use Quicken Billminder Gadget Install File

1. Download QBillminder.gadget from Quicken Support and save this file to a convenient place on your computer.

2. Once the Billminder gadget is downloaded, double-click on it and follow the instructions that will appear on your screen.