Are you looking for the process to update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release? Well, if that is the case then, reading this post till the end will definitely be of some help to you. This accounting software is developed by Intuit. After a regular time period, Intuit brings in the latest releases of QuickBooks offering new features and functionalities, improving the current functionalities, and most importantly eliminating the bugs. Thus, it is always recommended to keep the software updated to avoid any sort of issues. There are certain steps to be followed to update the software to the latest release, which we will try to discuss later in this post. Thus, make sure to continue reading the post carefully. If you are a newbie or someone with no technical knowledge, then in that case you can consult our team professionals at +1(844)405-0907 and let them help you with the up-gradation.
Intuit the developer of QuickBooks releases the latest update of the software after every set time. New updates roll in with new features and functionalities, updates to the current features, and also some fixes to the bugs. Thus, it is always suggested to update the software to the latest release. There are certain steps that are involved in updating, which we will be discussing later in this article. Thus, to know more make sure to continue scrolling through the article. Or consult our experts using our toll-free number and let them help you with the process.
How to check whether your QuickBooks desktop is up-to-date or not?
The user should first check which version is being updated to the latest release. This can be done using the steps below:
- The very first step is to open the QuickBooks Desktop
- After that press F2 and Ctrl + 1 for opening the product information window
- Also, check the current version and release
- The last step is to verify the available QuickBooks release
How to update QuickBooks Desktop?
You can download the update from the internet using multiple methods. Make sure that your internet is fast and the connection is good. Here are your options:
- Automatic QuickBooks Update Method (default setting)
- On-Demand Update Method
- Release Download
- Manual QuickBooks Update
After the updates are downloaded, QB updates itself starts installing all the imperative files to the appropriate location and folders on your computer. You receive a notification to install the update, whenever you restart your QuickBooks the next time. You may also have to close QB and restart it to allow updates to take effect. In case you use QuickBooks in multi-user mode, it’s mandatory to install the update on all the computers.
Steps to manually update QuickBooks
The user can perform the below steps to update QuickBooks to 2021
- Start with closing your company files and QuickBooks.
- And then, open the Windows Start menu.
- Look for QuickBooks Desktop.
- And then, right-click the icon and select Run as administrator.
- While on the No Company Open screen, go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Head to the Options tab
- And also, opt for Mark All and then select Save.
- Now, choose the Update Now tab and go for the Reset Update checkbox.
- After you are done, select Get Updates.
- Lastly, close and reopen QuickBooks Desktop. To install the updates, select yes.
- Reboot the system and you are done
Steps to set up automatic updates
The below steps can be used to update QuickBooks automatically. Let us have a look:
- At first, select the Help menu
- After that, select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Now, go for the Update Now tab.
- Click on Get Updates to start the download.
- After the download process finishes, restart QuickBooks.
- If asked to, accept the option to install the new release.
If you have trouble with the update feature or you don’t wish to install updates through the update feature, you can opt to download and install available updates. You must make use of the update feature to install updates for QuickBooks. Also, you should update all copies if you use multiple copies of QuickBooks. If you don’t do that, you may encounter issues while opening your company file or the company file may also get damaged and not open at all.
By the end of the post, we expect the reader to successfully update the QuickBooks stable release. In case there is any query or if the user needs our assistance at any point in time, then he/she can simply get in touch with our team professionals at + 1(844)405-0907 and they will provide you with immediate support and assistance. We are a team of technically sound QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock to provide instant assistance for all QuickBooks-related issues.
