We live in an era, where technology is budding with each passing day. And same goes with our accounting software as well. Every now and then our software releases updates, that can be easily accessed over internet. Intuit offers these patch free product releases that helps in improving the software functionality and resolve various bugs. You can update QuickBooks desktop accounting software by performing certain manual steps. There is another option of automatic updates available out there, that would assist you in downloading and installing the latest updates when they are available.
In this segment, we will be discussing the entire process to update QuickBooks desktop. Scroll through the space and get a better insight regarding updating your software to latest release. However , in order to accelerate the process of updating, you can also contact our 24/7 QuickBooks support team. We are a hub of tech-savvy accounting professionals, who work the entire day and night to provide the best possible support services to the users. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us and our representatives will get back to you shortly.
Check if you have latest release of QuickBooks
Before you kick start the process to update to the latest release, make sure to check if you already have the latest one.
You need to first open QuickBooks desktop
Press F2 or Ctrl + 1, so as to open the product information window
Further, check the current version and release
Steps to update QuickBooks desktop enterprise, pro and premier
You have four options to download the update from the internet. We have discussed these procedures below:
Automatic update method
This particular method stands true to its name. Under this, QuickBooks will automatically check the intuit server for new updates. And it will further download the updates when you aren’t using the internet.
Start off with click on update QuickBooks from help menu
Further, click on the options tab in the update QuickBooks window
Now, pick the option you wish to choose. To enable click on yes
o Opt for the update you want to receive and remove the updates from the update section that you don’t want to update, just in case you want to enable the automatic update option
o Else, you might receive any notification even if there is any update available on the intuit server. In such scenario, you might receive a message on time to time, that would ask you f you would like to use the update service.
Last but not the least click on save and hit close
On demand update method
Under this method, you can download the update from the Intuit server immediately on the system. It doesn’t matter that the software is running in the system or close. You can also make use of this option at any time and immediately download the updates even if Automatic update is enabled in the software.
Steps to check for and install update
Start off with heading to the help men and click on update QuickBooks
Click on update now tab
Select the updates you need to download and click on get updates. Check what is included in the update from the updates column. Click on the maintenance releases link. You can see a page is displayed that have listed the changes/improvements in the update
Close your QuickBooks. When you will restart your software, it will prompt you to install the update now or later. It completely depends on the version you have. Click on install now or yes to install the update. End the process by rebooting the system.
Release download
In case you have any issue with update feature or you don’t want to install updates through the update feature, then go for download and install available updates.
QuickBooks pro and QuickBooks premier multi-user mode
Just in case, your company requires to use QuickBooks pro or premier in multi-user mode, then you need to install the updates on all the computers. Connect all the system to the internet and download and install updates. For sharing the updates perform below steps:
Kick start the process, by opening the shared QuickBooks company file
Move to the help menu and click on update QuickBooks
Further go for the options tab
And click on yes for share download option
End the process by clicking on save
These steps will allow you to share the download updates to all computers. Note that the updates by default get downloaded to the location of the company file, once you enable the share option. You can find the updates through the directory or folder in which the copy of QuickBooks software is installed.
Upgrade new QuickBooks desktop
You can click on the latest version of QuickBooks desktop
Open the file menu and select open or restore the company
Further click on the company file and hit next
Click on the data file and open it
Just in case the move company file window appears, perform these instructions:
Read the content in the update company file for new version. Check the box to signify you agree and understand and click on update now
Pay heed to the onscreen instructions
After your company file is update and open the newer version of QuickBooks select yes tab, once you receive the prompt.
Manual update
Steps involved in manual updates are as follows:
You need to first download the latest version and later quit all the company files and QuickBooks
Head to the windows start menu and look for the QuickBooks desktop and on QuickBooks desktop right click and select run as admin
On the no company open screen, click on help menu and click on update QuickBooks desktop
Click on the mark all and later select save on the options tab
Click on the update now tab and click on the reset update checkbox
End the process by clicking on get updates and when you are ready for the update
Conclusion:
Winding up, the Update of QuickBooks Desktop can be resolved quickly by trying basic methods. All forms have showcased results, and many users were able to resolve the error. Connect with our team of experts who curated these solutions for further assistance.
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