When you purchase a Quicken subscription from, your purchase requires that you create a Quicken ID, or use your existing Quicken ID. Activate your Quicken Membership Purchases from Quicken will automatically download and update to the latest version of the application. Once installed, click the Quicken icon in your Applications folder to launch the program. CDĭrag Quicken to the Applications folder as instructed.ĭouble click on the Quicken icon to install the application. You will see the Install Quicken screen when you put in the CD or double click on the downloaded file. If this is the first time you are using Quicken, Quicken guides you through setting up your Quicken ID, adding your bank accounts and downloading your transactions Installing the App