Detailed Guide on how to upgrade to QuickBooks 2024 from QuickBooks Desktop

If you want to upgrade your QuickBooks desktop to QuickBooks 2024 but you are confused about how you should proceed then today we have brought this detailed guide just for you. In this article we have covered how you can upgrade QuickBooks desktop 2024 to the latest version and what are the necessary system requirements for this process.

Necessary System Requirements

We have categorized the different system requirements under the following points. We request you to go through these points before you start the further process. The system requirements that we have listed below are the minimum requirements and any system specification above than this will be best.

1.   QuickBooks supports Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 , Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019. The Windows 10 S mode, Windows 11 IoT, and Linux are not supported.

2.   A 2.4 GHz processor is required to complete this process.

3.   You need at least 4 GB of RAM in this process but 8 GB is recommended for better performance.

4.   The recommended empty disk space is 2.5 GB however you will need extra space for user data files.

5.   A 4x DVD-ROM drive is required.

6.   To use QuickBooks Payroll and Online features you will need an Internet connection. We recommend that the minimum speed must be 1 Mbps.

Step by Step Guide to Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop to Latest Version

The process of upgrading QuickBooks to its latest desktop version may sound difficult at an instance but we have simplified the entire process and described it under the following headings for your better understanding.

Ensuring the Proper arrangement of the company files

1.   First of all you will have to open QuickBooks and then go to the Company menu.

2.   Now in the next step you must choose Users and then select Edit the Admin User.

3.   You must make sure to remove all special characters from the name and ensure the file extension is .qbw.

4.   After making these necessary changes run QuickBooks again and then go to the File tab then select Utilities and then choose Verify Data.

The Installation of the Latest Version of QuickBooks

1.   First of all you will have to download the newest version of QuickBooks Enterprise from Intuit website.

2.   Now in the next step you will have to open the downloaded file to start the installation process.

3.   You must choose the Server Install option and then select both the Database Server and QuickBooks Application.

4.   You must wait for the installation process to complete. Once it is completed open the Company file in the newly installed version of QuickBooks.

5.   Now you must sign in to your account as an Admin.

Network and Server Settings

1.   First of all you must click on the Windows Start menu and go to Programs.

2.   Now in the next step click on QuickBooks and choose QuickBooks Database Manager.

3.   After you have opened the QuickBooks Database Server Manager select the option to Scan Folders.

4.   Now Add the folder that contains your QuickBooks Company files.

Installation of QuickBooks

1.   First of all you must uninstall QuickBooks from all the workstations through the help of Control Panel. Now in order to do this you must go to Add or Remove Programs and select QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and then uninstall the program.

2.   Now in the next step you must install the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise on the workstations. You can choose either the Server Install or Express option based upon your preference.

3.  Finally you must sign in as an admin and start using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 2024 on your system.

Conclusion

This was our article on how you can upgrade to QuickBooks 2024 from the QuickBooks desktop. We have covered almost all the necessary points regarding it. If you still have any kind of doubts the you can ask us in the comment section below.