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Join nowHi all. My company is finally trying to upgrade their software but it seems I need to update my quickbooks file step by step to be able to use a newer version of Desktop Pro. I called support but my license is so old they have no info on file (our QB compute is air-gapped for security). Can anyone help me find the old trial versions? Going from 2008 to 2021 of Desktop Pro. Thanks in advance.
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You will need to use QBD 2011, 2015 and 2018 to upgrade your company file. Contact me in private and we can share the trial codes or purchase our upgrade service.
You will need to use QBD 2011, 2015 and 2018 to upgrade your company file. Contact me in private and we can share the trial codes or purchase our upgrade service.
Hi there, @dave267.
Yes, @Fiat Lux - ASIA is correct. Since your company file is old, you'll have to gradually upgrade your company file until you reach the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop. But before anything else, you'll want to secure a backup copy so you can restore it in the 2011 version and repeat it to QBDT 2015 and 2018 until you reach the newer version of the program. We'll gladly write down the steps below:
For more details, feel free to check this page: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.
Additionally, you can visit these articles to help you ensure your data stays accurate, and help you fix common errors inside your company file:
@dave267, please let us know how it goes. This way, we can respond and provide further assistance to help you get to the newer versions of QuickBooks. Have a nice day.
Thank you. This is what I'd like to try. Please message me as I can't figure out how to PM you.
Click on my profile name and you will find our website address to send an email to.
Hi, Fiat Lux - ASIA.
Thank you for always sharing your knowledge here in the Community. This will surely help other users as well in the future.
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