Does Quicken software come bundled with new eMac or not?

ian27 · #1 June 21st, 2004, 07:56 PM

Hello,

I recently bought a new eMac and noticed on the Apple website that it should come bundled with Quicken business software. I had a look through all my applications and CDs etc but I can't find it anywhere.

Has anybody received this software with their new eMac?

Ian

ElDiabloConCaca · #2 June 21st, 2004, 08:52 PM

You didn't reformat and reinstall any software, did you? Some of the "included" software that comes with your new Apple is pre-installed, and does not include a backup copy on any of the CDs/DVDs that come with the computer.

DeltaMac · #3 June 21st, 2004, 08:54 PM

Quicken for business (QuickBooks Pro) has never shipped with any Mac. The Quicken personal software, which may be Quicken 2004, should be in your Applications folder. Check the folder that has other installers if you don't see it immediately in list view.

Also true, if you have already re-formatted, that some third party software is not available to reinstall from your reinstall disks.

fuzz · #4 June 21st, 2004, 09:06 PM

isn't it a trial version that expires after a number of days?

ian27 · #5 June 22nd, 2004, 07:04 AM

Thanks for your replies. Well I didn't reformat the drive since I've bought the new machine but when I first turned it on it did ask for the discs to install the operating system which all adds up to a reformat I guess.

I think if it's only a trial version I'm really not too bothered about it. I'm going to contact Apple Direct and ask about this as their website certainly doesn't state that it's only a trial version. I'll get back to let you all know what happens as soon as I have a response.

ian27 · #6 June 22nd, 2004, 07:20 AM

Ah-ha, I just contacted Apple and was informed that Quicken 2004 only ships with machines bought in the US. As I am in the UK this software is not included.

Well that explains that mystery anyway!

Thanks guys!

Ian

TommyWillB · #7 June 23rd, 2004, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltaMac

Quicken for business (QuickBooks Pro) ...

Just to be clear.... Quicken and QuickBooks are 2 completely different programs. Same company (Intuit), but different products with different intended audiences (consumers vs. accountants).

I'll be the first to admit that the names are confusing, but I don't have any good defense for that.

....

TommyWillB · #8 June 23rd, 2004, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian27

Thanks for your replies. Well I didn't reformat the drive since I've bought the new machine but when I first turned it on it did ask for the discs to install the operating system which all adds up to a reformat I guess.

Was this a refurbished machine?
Did you buy it from Apple or a retailer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian27

I think if it's only a trial version I'm really not too bothered about it. I'm going to contact Apple Direct and ask about this as their website certainly doesn't state that it's only a trial version. I'll get back to let you all know what happens as soon as I have a response.

To the best of my knowledge there is no such thing as a demo/trial version of Quicken... It should have been the real deal...

I think you should call Apple...