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How do I get Quickbooks on my laptop? The last time I up dated I did it on line.
I can guide you moving your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) software to your laptop, @LARRYJONES.
To move or reinstall QBDT to another computer, you can use either the Migrating Tool or do it manually. Let me show you how.
Before we start thou, you’ll want to ensure your laptop meets the system requirements for the software to run smoothly. For reference, feel free to check these articles:
Then to use the Migrator Tool, go to your old computer:
On the new computer:
You can also refer to this article for more details and how to transfer QBDT manually to another computer: Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.
Once you’ve moved your QBDT software to your laptop, you’ll want to copy your company file to a new location. Installing QBDT to another computer doesn’t move your company file. To guide you through the process, you can utilize this article: Move your company files to another computer.
Let me know if you have other concerns about moving your QBDT software. I’ll be more than happy to work with you. Have a great day!
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