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‎12-10-2018 07:07 PM
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Currently using Pro 2004. Can I update to Pro 2018?

Currently using Pro 2004 with Windows XP.  Need to update computer.  Will I be able to transfer all my data to Pro 2018?   Will I be able to use Pro 2018 the same way I used 2004?

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‎12-10-2018 07:07 PM

yes, but it's a little complicated.  you'll have to upgra...

yes, but it's a little complicated.  you'll have to upgrade in stages.  create a backup copy of your current file after verifying the data.   download a trial version of QB2008 and restore the .qbb backup file to 2008.  then download QB 2012 and repeat the process.  then repeat again with 2018.

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‎12-10-2018 07:07 PM

yes, but it's a little complicated.  you'll have to upgra...

yes, but it's a little complicated.  you'll have to upgrade in stages.  create a backup copy of your current file after verifying the data.   download a trial version of QB2008 and restore the .qbb backup file to 2008.  then download QB 2012 and repeat the process.  then repeat again with 2018.

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‎12-10-2018 07:07 PM

I recommend you ask Intuit to update that file for you. O...

I recommend you ask Intuit to update that file for you.

Otherwise, the first interim update really should be to QB 2007.

The datafile you have is and old-style flat table. It was changed to a true relational database in QB 2007 (released in 2006). Intuit has a three-year cycle. That means QB 2004-2007-2010-2012 (this is the final "old style program")-2015-2018.

That's  why you should have Intuit do it.



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