I currently have QuickBooks pro 2021 I would like to upgrade

Is it possible to only bring five years worth of data? I have over 10 years I don’t want to bring everything over.

can I pick a starting point?

Hey there, @Frank10553. 

Thanks for joining in on this thread. Let me share some insight into only moving five years worth of data when upgrading. 

The only available option that would be close to your request would be to use the Condense Data feature. Review the guide below to learn more details: 

Create new company files from existing ones in QBDT

For future reference, check out this link: Update QBDT to the latest release. 

Feel free to come back if you have any further questions. I'm only a post away if you need me again. Take care! 

i have quickbooks desktop and i am changing to google chrome. how do i sign in

@1466 

What do you need to "sign in"? Click on the camera icon on the menu to insert image here.

Hi, @1466.

Thank you, Fiat Lux - ASIA. In addition to Fiat Lux - ASIA's response, I want to make sure you're taken care of. May I know why you want to sign in through Google Chrome? Are you trying to access or manage your Intuit account with CAMPs?

Please share more details or screenshots so I can assist you with accurate solutions. I'll keep my notifications open to help you more. Stay safe and well.

What if you cannot open your company file because it is already updated?  Can't I just install the new software and input my license, etc.?  Every time I think I'm installing the newest version, I get some outdated  version.  Why so difficult?  

Hi, @Neal1966. Thanks for joining the thread.
 

When QuickBooks updates a company file, it alters the structure of the data file to be compatible with new features and improvements included in the latest version. As such, once a company file is updated to a newer version of QuickBooks, it cannot be opened with an older version.
 

To provide better assistance, may I kindly inquire if you experience any specific issue restoring your company file to an updated QuickBooks Desktop software?
 

Let us know if you have updates on the situation. We'll do our best to assist. Take care.

@Neal1966 

What if you cannot open your company file because it is already updated?

Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

What do you mean with "update"? e.g QBD 2023 R3 to QBD 2023 R5, or QBD 2023 to QBD 2024?

Hi  RCV,

I have a similar scenario.  However, I could no longer open my 2016. Can I have a link where to download the 2016 installer? So I can convert to the other versions before getting the 2022?

Thank you for your response.

Joy

@JoyR1 

You can use the trial version of QB Desktop 2016 Enterprise to open your company file. You can contact @Fiat Lux - ASIA and they will share it.

Thanks for mentioning my name and I've got you covered on where to to download the QuickBooks Desktop 2016 installer, JoyR1.

You can download the installer on this link: Downloads & Updates. After getting the license and product number, you're now ready to download and install it on your computer.

To upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop to a newer version, feel free to visit these articles:

• Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Enterprise.
• Upgrade your company files after you switch to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop.

You may also visit this page to see the current pricing of QBDT products: QuickBooks Desktop Plans & Pricing.

Do you have other concerns about upgrading to the latest version or need help with performing specific tasks in QuickBooks? Just reply to this thread and I'll get back to you.