Moving to a new laptop

missmissySEI · ‎February 04, 2026

My laptop that has my QuickBooks desktop on it is out of space so I can not update my QuickBooks. I bought a new laptop and I am trying to move QB's to the new laptop. I have done a backup but now I can't get back in my original QuickBooks to transfer the app because I have pushed "install the update later" button too many times and it won't let me in without updating and I can't update because it just gets stuck for two reasons, one I am out of space and two I don't have enough space to update to Windows 11. How do I install the QB's app on my new computer without logging into QB's? I have the company files backed up and I have my license number.

BonJulius_G

Hello, @missmissySEI . You can download and install the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) installation file from the Downloads and Updates page.

Thank you for sharing the details of your situation, and I appreciate the effort you’ve already made to back up your company files and prepare your license number. Moving QBDT to your new laptop while juggling space and update challenges is certainly a tricky process.

Before we proceed, could you let us know which version of QBDT you’re using? This will help us tailor the best solution for your situation. Some older versions are no longer supported or have been discontinued.

To begin, the latest version of QuickBooks has specific system requirements your computer must meet to ensure proper functionality. After confirming compatibility, you can proceed to download QBDT.

Here’s how:

Visit the Downloads & Updates page.
Select your Country, Product, and Version, then click Search to find your download link.
Click Download to save your installation file.

After downloading your installation file, you can refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on installing QuickBooks Desktop: Install QuickBooks Desktop.

Once you’ve installed QuickBooks Desktop, you’ll need to enter your activation code to complete the setup. After activation, you can restore your company file and get started.

Please let us know if you have questions. We're here to help.

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SIAB

What QB Desktop year version?

BonJulius_G

Hello, @missmissySEI . You can download and install the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) installation file from the Downloads and Updates page.

Thank you for sharing the details of your situation, and I appreciate the effort you’ve already made to back up your company files and prepare your license number. Moving QBDT to your new laptop while juggling space and update challenges is certainly a tricky process.

Before we proceed, could you let us know which version of QBDT you’re using? This will help us tailor the best solution for your situation. Some older versions are no longer supported or have been discontinued.

To begin, the latest version of QuickBooks has specific system requirements your computer must meet to ensure proper functionality. After confirming compatibility, you can proceed to download QBDT.

Here’s how:

Visit the Downloads & Updates page.
Select your Country, Product, and Version, then click Search to find your download link.
Click Download to save your installation file.

After downloading your installation file, you can refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on installing QuickBooks Desktop: Install QuickBooks Desktop.

Once you’ve installed QuickBooks Desktop, you’ll need to enter your activation code to complete the setup. After activation, you can restore your company file and get started.

Please let us know if you have questions. We're here to help.

missmissySEI

I have 2024 Pro Plus

missmissySEI

2024 Pro Plus

SIAB

You just need to reinstall your QB program on the new machine and restore the backup file (*.qbb).

missmissySEI

Thank you. That is what I was asking for. I was trying to find out how to download the QuickBooks app. But I have found it.

Bryan_M

We're thrilled to see that you were able to locate and download the QuickBooks app successfully, @missmissySEI.

If you have additional queries, please know that the Community forum is always open to help you achieve your goal in utilizing QuickBooks. Have a good one!

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