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NickiW
November 27, 2021
Question

Quickbooks Pro compatibility with Windows 11

  • November 27, 2021
  • 4 replies
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Do any of the older versions of Quickbooks desktop work with Windows 11?

4 replies

RenjolynC
RenjolynC
Level 9
November 27, 2021

Welcome to the QuickBooks Community, NickiW.

 

Let me share some insights about the operating system.

 

At the moment, no supported version of QuickBooks Desktop (Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Pro, Premier Enterprise, or Accountant) is certified as fully compatible with Windows 11. If you plan to use Windows 11, your company file will likely open and may be used. However, there may be some unexpected issues with your QuickBooks software.

 

Here are the currently supported operating systems for running QuickBooks Desktop:​​

 

  • Windows 10, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
  • Windows 8.1, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
  • Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
  • Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
  • Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard and Essentials
  • Windows Server 2012, Standard and Essentials

To learn more about the compatibility, you can read this article: QuickBooks Desktop Microsoft Windows 11 Compatibility.

 

In case you need help with other task in QuickBooks, please feel free to visit our general help topics page. This is where you can find related help articles, Community discussions, video tutorials, and more.

 

You can also reply on this thread and I'll be happy to help you out again. Have a good day ahead.

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SmallTownTNBiz
March 10, 2022

How do I convert my QuickBooks Windows 11 to the cloud? I have been trying to do this for days now, with no luck/help from "customer support" either. I need to add a new bank information for payroll, but because it's on Windows 11 I can't, it's been a nightmare to fix! 

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Giovann_GModerator
Moderator
March 10, 2022

This isn't the experience we want you to have, SmallTownTNBiz.

 

I can share the steps on how you can convert your QuickBooks Desktop data to QuickBooks Online.

 

Did you have QuickBooks Online (QBO) account already? If so, you'll have to prepare your desktop file before converting it to QBO. You can review the following information before moving the QuickBooks Desktop file:

 

  1. Make sure QuickBooks is up-to-date.
  2. Check if your company file isn’t too big to export.
  3. Check out the What to expect when you switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online article to see what does and doesn't move to QuickBooks Online.

 

Then, you can follow these steps to move your data:

 

  1. Sign in as an admin to the company file you need to import.
  2. Go to Company, then select Export Company File to QuickBooks Online.
  3. Select Start your export.
  4. Sign in as an admin to your QuickBooks Online company.
  5. Click Choose online company, and choose the QuickBooks Online company you want to replace with your company file.
  6. Select Continue.
  7. If you track inventory in QuickBooks Desktop:
  8. Enter Agree in the text field, then Replace.
  9. Hit Yes, go ahead and replace the data, then Replace.

 

For a complete guide, please see this material: Move your QuickBooks Desktop file to QuickBooks Online.

 

I've also included this resource so you'll learn how to change or add bank information for your payroll in QuickBooks Desktop: Change your payroll bank account.

 

Let me know if you need have further questions about converting data. We're always here to help you.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 14
November 28, 2021

@NickiW 

Which QB Desktop year version do you have? Have you trued to install in compatibility mode?

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gene05
January 21, 2022

Just bought new laptop windows 11 

I need to use quickbooks

what version will

work. Would like quick books pro 

 

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 14
January 21, 2022

@gene05 

You have a pre-installed Windows 11? No QB Desktop version runs on Win 11 natively at this time. You should be able to clean install Windows 10 with the Windows 11 OEM license key that the PC comes with - so should not have to buy another license or disc as you can make your own Windows 10 Install USB/CD using Windows 10 MCT or other sources. Once QB Desktop supports Win 11, you may upgrade it later. You can still buy the one time license for QBD 2021 from several partners if required.

 

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valprice1
January 22, 2022

@Fiat Lux - ASIA I can get QBDT to run on the Windows 11 Pro machine, but two of our Windows 10 Pro machines can't access the Windows 11 machine, although the 3rd one can.  That machine can open the file and write to it, but the other 2 machines get a "you do not have permission to access this networked comptuer" message ("the machine appears to be configured correctly, but the computer is not responding").  All three are set up in exactly the same way, so not sure what the problem is.  I will suggest they downgrade to Windows 10, I guess.  Sad.

 

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    rjlemi
    December 28, 2023

    When do you expect QB 2021 Pro to be fully compatible with Windows 11?  When traveling and using my new laptop with Windows 11, I can't email out invoices.

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    RCVQuickBooks Team
    QuickBooks Team
    December 28, 2023

    I see how important for your your business to have Windows 11 compatibility for QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Pro 2021, rjlemi.

     

    At the moment, we're unable to provide a specific timeframe for when this will be implemented. Rest assured Intuit is working to ensure QuickBooks Desktop 2022 products will work as designed with Windows 11. We intend to complete the compatibility certification process soon. It may take some time because our engineers are making sure there will be no problem in the long run. 

     

    For additional info, you may refer to this article: QuickBooks Desktop Microsoft Windows 11 Compatibility. To successfully email invoices, you may use currently supported operating systems for running QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2021:​​

     

    • Windows 10, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
    • Windows 8.1, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
    • Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012, Standard and Essentials

     

    To learn more about what your computer needs for the best experience in QuickBooks Desktop 2021, check out this article: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2021.

     

    In case you need help with another task in QuickBooks, please feel free to visit our general help topics page. This is where you can find related help articles, Community discussions, video tutorials, and more.

     

    If you ever come across any more concerns or ideas regarding invoices, you're always welcome to reach out. I'm here to help you and address any questions you may have.

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