Recommended System Configuration

• Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Vista, and 7
• At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor (2.4GHz recommended)
• At least 512MB (1 GB recommended) of RAM for a single user
• At least 1 GB of RAM for multiple, concurrent users.
• 1 GB of available disk space (additional space required for data files).

Disk Space requirements for additional software

• 50MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
• Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1GB.

Additional Hardware and software

• Operating Systems supported:
  • Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), all editions
  • Windows Vista (w/ UAC on), all editions
  • Windows 2003 Server
  • Windows 2008 Server
• 4x CD-ROM drive
• Optimized for 1024x768 screen resolution or higher, supports 800x600 using "Small fonts" setting in your Windows control panel display settings

Database server requirements

• Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), Windows 2003 Server, Windows Vista (w/ UAC on), or Windows Server 2008 operating systems
• Linux is supported for Enterprise Solutions only (Fedora 10)

File Server Only requirements

• Novell Netware server or Linux/Samba file servers can be used with advanced configuration; performance will be impacted on networks running less than 100Mbps

Integration/compatibility requirements

• QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of 3rd party applications (see http://www.marketplace.intuit.com for the most up-to-date list) in addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks, additional RAM will enhance the use of these features:
  • Preparing letters requires Microsoft® Word 2002, 2003 or 2007
  • Exporting reports requires Microsoft® Excel 2002, 2003 or 2007
  • Contact Synchronization with Microsoft® Outlook requires Outlook 2002, 2003 or 2007
  • Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (downloadable for free here: http://www.quickbooks.com/contact_sync)
  • Compatible with QuickBooks Customer Manager V2.0 and later, and QuickBooks Client Manager v2.0 and later
  • Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 and later
  • Payroll and other online features and services require internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended)
  • Business Planner functionality requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher (Premier and Only)

Download Requirements

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

After installing QuickBooks, you can delete the installations program from your computer to free up disk space. The QuickBooks Pro and Premier installers give you the option to auto-delete those files. Choose that option to free up disk space immediately.

Important: Customers with dial-up connections cannot download QuickBooks, due to the large file size.

Download File Sizes and Download Times

File sizes and typical download times for cable and DSL modems are listed below. 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	470 MB	45 min	90 min - 2 hr
QuickBooks Pro, or Premier	470 MB	45 min	90 min - 2 hr

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