QuickBooks Version Upgrade

Before making a change to the company file, you will need to prepare a backup of the current version. This is so you can always go back and easily re-import it in case of any technical issues.

• First, take a backup of the current version.
• Then follow the steps to QuickBooks 2021 Upgrade to the latest version

Note: If you want to upgrade your QuickBooks software, follow these steps: Desktop version of QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise.

How to Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Version 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 to 2022?

There are multiple methods to upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop version. Whatever the version you have, you can follow the same procedure listed below.

Step 1: Take a backup of the current version

There are multiple ways to upgrade a QuickBooks Desktop account. You can follow the same process outlined below for all software versions.

Backup procedures for a company:

• Open current version of the application, Quickbooks 2021
• Go to the company file, with Admin user access.
• Then select the “File” menu from the top left of the screen.
• Click the Backup Company option with your cursor.
• Enter the Backup Company tab. Select the Create Local Backup option.

• You will see the Backup option you want to use.
• You will choose where to store your file backup and call options.
• Select the backup storage option of your choice and click on the Next button.
• If you need to make additional changes to your current backup settings, click the Options button in the Create Backup window.
• Next, the application will start preparing data for your backup. Once that is saved, close the window.

Step 2: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop 2021 to 2022

Upgrading QuickBooks Accounting Company File from 2021 to 2022

When you open your company in the new version of QuickBooks 2022, for the first time, you will be prompted to upgrade the file to the latest version.

If you upgrade your company file with the 2022 version, you will not be able to access your old company file.

You should log out of the application before upgrading your company to the 2022 version.

• Open the program 2022 version on your Desktop.
• If you do not have a company file open, go to the File menu on the top-left corner of the edition and click on the Open or Restore Company button.

• The first thing you’ll want to do is select Open a Company File option. After that, click on the Next button.
• If you have lost your company file (QBB) and would like to restore a backup, follow these steps.

• Now, click on the Local backup option.
• Next, a window will open and let you browse your computer for the company file.
• If you can’t find the file, click on the folder to select it and then click on Open from the drop down menu to open the file.

• After selecting the company file, you need to sign in to it as the Admin user.
• Click on the Update Now option on the bottom right of the update window to begin upgrading your company file.
• Next, the upgrade process will begin and a progress bar will be displayed on the window. This has been illustrated below.
• After the update has been completed, you will be prompted with a window after successful completion. 
• Then, click on the Done button to finish the upgrade.

QuickBooks Upgrade Support

Checklist for Upgrading to Newest QuickBooks 2018 from Older QB Version
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QuickBooks Upgrade Technical Support

Upgrading to newer version and installing those small updates is quite imperative for any and every software. Whether it is computer security software like Antivirus and Internet Security or software like data and photo recovery, all the software needs to be updated and upgraded from time to time to ensure full and complete usage of the software and its features. Same is the case with accounting software called QuickBooks.

With upgrade in each version of QuickBooks, new and innovative features are added which help the user to get much more from the software than just simple management of Accounts. However, while upgrading there are certain key points that should be kept in mind for complete and proper upgrade of QuickBooks and also to know certain changes that takes place after the upgrade itself. These changes and points to remember while upgrading older version to QuickBooks 2018 are:

Support for Quickbooks 2018 Upgrade

1. System Requirements: This basically means requirement of hardware and software needed by QuickBooks. They are generally categorized in following two parts:
   1. Supported Operating System:
      • Windows 10 (Both 32-Bit , 64-Bit)
      • Windows 8.1.
      • Windows 7.
      • Windows Vista (SP2 or later).
      • Windows Server 2012, Windows Small Business Server 2011, Small Business Server 2008
      • Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003 (SP2)
   2. Hardware Requirement:
      • 4 GB RAM (Minimum) and 8 GB RAM (Recommended).
      • 2.4 GHz minimum processor required.
2. Server RAM Requirements:
   • For up to 5 users: 8 GB RAM
   • For up to 10 users: 12GB RAM
   • For up to 15 users: 16 GB RAM
   • For up to 20 users: 20+ GB RAM
3. Internet Access needed
4. 4x CD-ROM drive.
5. Required Disk Space
   • 2.5 GB Disk Space.
   • 250 MB additional for Microsoft .Net 4.0 Runtime.
6. 1280×1024 or Higher Screen Resolution with DPI
7. Remember once the update of data files is finished you cannot open or revert these files back to older version.
8. Remember once the update of data files is finished you cannot open or revert these files back to older version.
9. However, if you are working on Accountant copy in the version of QuickBooks Accountant, you can take your data files back in older version.
10. You have the option of upgrading data files of lower versions like Simple start, Pro and Premier to Enterprise version of QuickBooks. However, opposite is not allowed and neither can you revert the files back to their original version.
11. Premier data files can be opened in QuickBooks Pro and vice versa.

How Much Price Charge for QuickBooks Enterprise?

The price of upgrading to QuickBooks Enterprise vary for Gold, Silver & Platinum version . The basic cost of upgrading QuickBooks Enterprise is $1800 for single user license. User can get the full price one, two, three , four & five user license by contacting Intuit Technical team . Also there will be extra charge for data conversion from Old QuickBooks Enterprise edition to New version .

Support Number Intuit QuickBooks Upgrade / Update

The above points should ensure smooth transitioning from older QuickBooks edition to QuickBooks 2017. However, if for some reason you face any issue to upgrade the software, you should immediately get in touch with QuickBooks customer support. In case of delay in getting required help, you can try to get support from agencies like QuickBooks247 who offer experienced support from Intuit certified ProAdvisors. All you need to do is call on their toll free number ☎ +1-516-494-3146