Updating QB from 2009 to 2016

I am confused. You were using QBD 2016 to work on your file, correct? Why did you install QBD 2009? Do you have the installer file for QBD 2016?

This is all new to me so please forgive me.

We have an original disc of QB Desktop 2009 which was installed on our old PC. That version was upgraded to QB 2016. We purchased a NEW computer and want to move everything from the old PC to the new one. Instead, we installed QB 2009 on the new PC and tried to move the company information over, but it didn't work. Not sure but we believe the versions are the problem. So we are trying to find a file to upgrade the QB 2009 installation on the new PC to QB 2016 (which is what we did on the old PC) so we can move the company information over. If we could find a download of QB Desktop 2016 we would install that on the new PC and call it a day, but we cannot find it.

Thanks for the help!

You can download the installer file for QB Desktop 2016 US version from the following source

https://downloads.quickbooks.com/app/qbdt/products

Hello, DB165. 

Thanks for asking here in the Community. I'm happy to help you upgrade QuickBooks Desktop 2016 to the new QuickBooks Desktop version. As an insight, Intuit has a specific 3-year lifecycle that should be followed when upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2009 to QuickBooks Desktop 2023. To successfully complete the upgrade, you will need to go through at least 2009-2012, 2012-2015, 2015-2018, 2018-2021, and 2021-2023.

To transfer your company file to your new computer, make sure first to install QuickBooks Desktop on the new device. it's crucial to take note of the 2023 version's system requirements to ensure compatibility with your computer. By doing so, you can guarantee the optimal QuickBooks experience on your new machine.

To ensure the safety of your files, it's important to create a backup and restore them if necessary. Here's how you can do it:  

1. Create a backup of your file on your computer.
2. Copy the backup file to your computer using a flash drive or a network if the computers are connected.
3. Restore the backup on your new computer.

 For more details, see Solution 1 through this article: Move Your Company Files To Another Computer.  

If you encounter any errors while installing the software, don't worry! There's a helpful article that can guide you through fixing them. Visit the article "Fix QuickBooks Desktop Install Errors," you'll find links and step-by-step instructions to help you resolve any issues you may be experiencing. With these resources at your fingertips, you'll be able to get your QuickBooks Desktop up and running in no time!
 

You can check out this link about the newest version of QuickBooks Desktop: Release Notes For QuickBooks Desktop 2023.

Please don't hesitate to add another reply below if you need more help with the upgrade or have any other concerns about QuickBooks. I'll be here to keep helping. Take good care.