I have used quicken for years. After buying a new computer with XP, the old version of Quicken didn't seem to want to work properly (it was OLD) so I opted to buy the 2003 version. Man was I disappointed. First, the layout of the screen is disappointing. Second, the program can't seem to put things in the proper order. When I reconcile, I have to search for entries where they were in chronological order before. This version groups things in an illogical manner and I don't like that.
But by far the worst problem with Quicken 2003 is that it is constantly trying to get me to use the internet. It is 75% bloated adware, and 25% function. I've gotten it to calm down, but it still has plenty of places where I don't dare place my mouse. Why in the world would I want to put my own sensitive financial data, however insignificant it may be, on the internet. At least at home, it is relatively secure behind hardware and software firewalls.
It looks like MS Money is my next move, unless that tries to act like Quicken as well. Too bad that the old 16-bit version wouldn't run on XP.