Hello there, sandpiper.
Partitioning your computer is good idea and will allow you to more things than usual. However, you'll need set it up correctly for you to avoid any issues while using QuickBooks Desktop. I'd recommend setting up folders and access permissions so you can move the files.
To set up folder and access permissions:
- On your keyboard, open the File Explorer by pressing the Windows logo + E keys.
- Go to C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Temp or type %temp% in the address bar.
- Right-click the Temp folder, then select Properties.
- Choose Sharing and click Share.
- Add the Windows User Profile and the corresponding QBDataServiceUserXX for your QuickBooks.
- Set the permission level of both users to Full Control, then click Share.
- Choose the folder and select Share.
- Go to Advanced Security, click Add and choose Select a principal.
- Pick Advanced, then Find Now.
- Choose the user and select OK
- Click Full Control and OK.
To delete files from the %temp% folder:
- On your keyboard, open the Run window by pressing the Windows logo + R keys.
- Type %temp%, then select OK.
- Press Ctrl+A, then Delete.
- Retry extracting the installer package. The file name depends on the edition and version of your QuickBooks (for QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2018 =QuickBooksPro2018.exe).
- Double-click the downloaded file, then follow the prompts.
- If you have an existing file extractor installed on your computer, use it to unpack the installer.
For additional reference, you can check this article: Clear up disk space for QuickBooks Desktop.
If you need further help in managing the partitions, I recommend contacting our Technical Support Team. They have the tools to do a remote session and walk you through the process.
Let us know if you need anything else. Have a great day!
