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IanNeponset
Level 2

QBOA Desktop app

I had been using the desktop windows app to access QBOA, but now the app won't launch. Wondering if it has been discontinued and if not is there somewhere I can download it again?

 

Thanks!

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MichelleBh
Moderator

QBOA Desktop app

No worries, I've got you, @IanNeponset.
 
I'll ensure you can continue to use the QuickBooks Online Advance desktop app without issues. This way, you can finish your tasks as soon as possible.
 
QuickBooks Online Advance and Accountant is up and running. Only the Simple Start, Essentials, and Plus versions of QuickBooks Online have been discontinued from the desktop app.
 
You'll need a Windows 64-bit computer, and you need to be a QuickBooks Online subscriber or an accountant with a QuickBooks Online Accountant. Once confirmed and the issue persists, I suggest resetting the app's data if you can see the app toolbar. This way, we can fix this unexpected behavior.
 
Here's how:
 
  1. Go to the Help menu on the toolbar.
  2. Select Reset App Data.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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If the issue remains, you can uninstall the app to clean a slate:
 
  1. Drag the QuickBooks app from the Applications folder to the Trash icon.
  2. Go to Finder.
  3. Choose Empty Trash.

 

After that, here's how to reinstall:
 
  1. Sign in to your QuickBooks Online account through the browser.
  2. Go to the Gear icon and select Get the desktop app.
  3. Click Download for Windows or Mac (if you're using Apple).
  4. A shortcut to the app gets installed on your desktop (depending on your settings).
  5. Enter your user ID and password on the sign-in screen and hit Sign in.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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For complete steps, check out this article: Download and use the QuickBooks Online desktop app.
 
Additionally, checkout our QuickBooks Help Articles for your future tasks. This page consists various topics with steps on how to manage your transactions, forms, taxes, and other related matters. 
 
I'm still with you if you have other questions about QuickBooks Online or the app. Just reply here, and I'll reply as soon as possible. Keep safe, @IanNeponset.
IanNeponset
Level 2

QBOA Desktop app

Thanks! just what I needed

Candice C
QuickBooks Team

QBOA Desktop app

Good morning, @IanNeponset

 

You're welcome! 

 

I'm so glad my colleague was able to give you the information you need to resolve your issue. 

 

Feel free to come back if you need any more assistance. Have a wonderful day! 

bvstone
Level 4

QBOA Desktop app

I have the app installed on one PC, but I want to install it on another.  I don't see the option to download the app from this new PC using the web app for QBO.

 

do you have a direct link to download the app?

IanNeponset
Level 2

QBOA Desktop app

MichelleBh has included the link in her answer above, about 75% of the way down the response.

 

IanNeponset
Level 2

QBOA Desktop app

see 3/4 of the way down in the reply from MichelleBh above

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