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Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release

by Intuit•3• Updated a day ago

Install the latest maintenance release for your QuickBooks Desktop version to access the most current security updates and product improvements.

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Follow these steps to check your version and install updates.

Check for the latest release

Verify if your software is already up to date.

  1. Open QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Press F2 (or Ctrl+1) to open the Product Information window.
  3. Check your current version and release number.
  4. Compare it to the latest available release:
    • QuickBooks 2022  - no release notes
  5. Select OK.

Method 1: Update within QuickBooks (Automatic)

You can set QuickBooks to download updates automatically or initiate an immediate update.

Schedule automatic updates

  1. Go to Help and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Select the Options tab.
  3. Select Yes under Automatic Update to enable automatic updates.
  4. Select Mark All, then select Save.
  5. Select Close.

Run an immediate update

  1. Go to Help and select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Select the Update Now tab.
  3. Select Get Updates.
  4. When the update finishes, restart QuickBooks.
  5. When prompted to install the update, select Install Now.

Method 2: Update manually (Download site)

If you cannot update within the software, download the specific update file from the Intuit website.

  1. Close QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Go to the Downloads & Updates page.
  3. Select your Country, Product, and Version (Year).
  4. Select Search.
  5. Select Get the latest updates.
  6. Open the downloaded file to install the update.
  7. Restart your computer after installation.

Note: To update your server manager, refer to Install, Update, and Set up the QuickBooks Desktop Server Manager.

Troubleshoot update issues

If the update fails or the release number does not change:

  1. Download the update again using the Update QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. If the issue persists, use Method 2 above to download the update directly from the website.