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Basic information about QME file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension QME（*.QME or *.qme）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the QME file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the QME file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the QME file with their brief description and a list of programs that support QME file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the QME file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the QME file?
  • How to open a QME file?
  • What programs do I need to open a QME file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a QME file?
  • How to convert QME files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to QME file format?


1.Detail information about QME file extension: Quicken Win Version 3

File type Quicken Win Version 3 Category Misc Files
Developer Intuit Inc. File format N/A
Description QME file is a Quicken Win Version 3 developed by Intuit Inc.. QME is a file extension commonly associated with Quicken Win Version 3 files. Quicken Win Version 3 format was developed by Intuit Inc.. QME file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with QME extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing QME files is Quicken . Quicken software was developed by Intuit Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about QME files or the Quicken software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QME files

Windows		 Quicken



Can't open a QME file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.QME”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the QME extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support QME file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of QME files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a QME file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a QME file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a QME file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the QME file is damaged.
  • Whether the QME file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the QME file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the QME file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the QME file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a QME file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a QME file.

If the QME file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.