Is the QuickBooks download the same as the regular product?
What are the requirements to download QuickBooks?
How long does it take to download QuickBooks?
What if I need to stop the download or the transfer is interrupted?
Can I get help if I encounter technical problems?
What if I have trouble installing my QuickBooks download product?
What if my computer crashes or I buy a new computer?
How can I obtain a QuickBooks manual?
Is it easy to download QuickBooks?

Q: Is the QuickBooks download the same as the regular product?
A:
Yes. When you download QuickBooks, you get exactly the same QuickBooks software that comes on the CD-ROM. You just get it sooner! Plus, we send you the same resources and manuals found in the traditional package, at no additional charge. You do not need these items to install or use QuickBooks. Mailing them allows us to keep the download time to a minimum.

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Q: What are the requirements to download QuickBooks?
A:
You must have all three of the following to download QuickBooks:
A high-speed internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or higher)
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
2.5 GB free disk space

Important: Customers with dial-up connections cannot download QuickBooks due to the large file size and should choose CD-ROM delivery instead.

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Q: How long does it take to download QuickBooks?
A:
Below are download file sizes and typical download times for cable and DSL modems. Actual download times will vary depending upon modem speed, internet traffic, time of day, and other factors.

Product Download File Size Estimated Download Time (cable modem) Estimated Download Time (DSL)
QuickBooks: Simple Start
379 MB
30 min
60 min
QuickBooks: Basic, Pro, or Premier
357 MB
30 min
60 min

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Q: What if I need to stop the download or the transfer is interrupted?
A:
You can stop the download at any time. Visit your My Downloads page to resume the download from where you left off — you don't have to start from the beginning. We ask you to set-up an account during checkout to enable this capability.

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Q: Can I get help if I encounter technical problems?
A:
Yes. Call our technical support center at 877-406-1261 if you have any problems while downloading or installing QuickBooks. If you're not completely satisfied, you can take advantage of our 60-day Money Back Guarantee.

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Q: What if I have trouble installing my QuickBooks download product?
A:
In certain cases anti-virus software may interfere with the correct installation of your QuickBooks product. If you have trouble installing your QuickBooks product after downloading please try turning off or disabling your anti-virus software. If you are still experiencing problems with installation please call our technical support center at 877-406-1261.

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Q: What if my computer crashes or I buy a new computer?
A:
You're covered. You can use the CD-ROM in the reinstall pack that we mail to you. Or you can visit your My Downloads page to re-download QuickBooks free of charge.

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Q: How can I obtain a QuickBooks manual?
A:
The manual is included in the reinstall pack, which we mail to you.

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Q: Is it easy to download QuickBooks?
A:
Yes! Just follow these simple steps:

1.  After completing your purchase, click the Download Now link on the Thank You page. This will take you to your My Downloads page. You can download immediately or return to this page to download later.
2.  Save the download file to your computer (we recommend saving it to the desktop).
3.  When the download is finished, double-click the QuickBooks icon on your computer to install.
4.  When prompted by the installer, enter the license number and product number that we provide on the Thank You page and in the Confirmation Email. Save this information, in case you ever need to reinstall.
5.  To free-up disk space, drag the QuickBooks installation program from your computer to the recycle bin and delete it.
6.  When prompted by QuickBooks, enter the zip code and last four digits of the phone number you used during checkout to confirm your registration. (Downloads are automatically registered at time of purchase.)

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Note

The QuickBooks CD-ROM that we mail to you contains additional items (listed below) that are not included in the download file. You do not need to reinstall QuickBooks to use these items.
QuickBooks: Basic, Pro, or Premier — Internet Explorer 6.0, Online Backup Service (can also be downloaded from within QuickBooks), Sample Form Templates, Sample Letters, Sample Report Templates, QuickBooks Pro Timer (add-on to QuickBooks Pro only), Floppy Disk Timer Installer (creates a series of floppy disks to install the QuickBooks Pro Timer on additional computers).
QuickBooks: Simple Start — Internet Explorer 6.0.

You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

Using QuickBooks requires 400 to 850 MB of free disk space, depending upon the version. After installing QuickBooks, you can delete the download file from your desktop to free up disk space. Also, if you are installing QuickBooks: Basic, Pro, or Premier, the installer gives you the option to auto-delete the installation files. Choose this option to free up additional disk space.

You have 60 days from date of purchase to obtain a refund for product downloads. See our Return Policy for Electronically Delivered Products for details.

QuickBooks 2005 products will be available for re-download for up to two years from date of purchase.