Moving QBD Pro 2016 to a new Computer

I can help you with moving your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2016 on this new computer, @ljw0700.

First, make sure that your computer's operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements are compatible to run QuickBooks Desktop 2016. Then, ready your product and license numbers. 

You can get the installer by going to this Downloads & Updates page.  

Once done, you can now install this to your new PC:

1. Locate the downloaded setup file on your computer. 
2. Click to launch the setup.
3. Follow the prompts to finish installing your QBDT.

After that, activate your QBDT:

1. Go to the Help menu and select Activate QuickBooks.
2. Follow the prompts to finish installing your QBDT.

Check these articles for more information about installing your QuickBooks to this new PC and activating it: 

• Install QuickBooks Desktop
• Activate QuickBooks Desktop for Windows

To help you with moving this company file from your old PC to the new one, check out this article: Move your company files to another computer.

In case you'll encounter errors when installing your QuickBooks, refer to the following article on how to fix it: Fix QuickBooks Desktop install errors. 

Let me know if you need further help in moving your QuickBooks Desktop to your new computer or anything by leaving a comment below.​ I'm always here ready to help. Have a wonderful day!

Thanks MaryJoyD!! :)

Thanks MaryJoyD!!  I am going to try this approach tomorrow.  I have already gathered my License and Product information.  I will let you know if there are any questions!  :)

@ljw0700 

Which Windows OS do you run on the new machine? Win 10 or 11?

Hi

I'm trying to install QB Premier Desktop 2016 on a new computer and can't get past a screen requiring activation.  It says Browser not supported.  I was working on a Windows 10 laptop previously with a single user licence, but that computer is not working properly so I have replaced it.  I am now on a Windows 11 PC with Chrome installed (which should be supported) but am not getting anywhere.  Can anyone help? Many thanks.

@JqtheJq 

QBD 2016 is outdated and doesn't support Win 11 natively. Try reinstalling it in Win 8 compatibility mode on your Win 11. If the same error persists, consider to purchase a one time license for QBD 2020 or 2021 to upgrade your version.