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I need step by step instructions on how to install QB Desktop on two computers.
Thank you in advance.
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Thank you for sharing the details of your concern, @aquinones. I am here to guide you through the step-by-step process of installing QuickBooks Desktop.
Once you download QuickBooks Desktop, follow these steps to install it.
Host QuickBooks on a network. If this is your first time, set up a multi-user network and install QuickBooks Database Server Manager before you continue.
Note: If you need to install or move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer, we'll show you how you can do it with the migrator tool.
Step 1: Prepare for the install.
Find your product and license number.
Step 2: Install QuickBooks Desktop
You can watch more how-to videos, by visiting our video section.
Decide which install path is right for you.
You have two options when you install QuickBooks, you can do the express install, or custom and network.
We recommend express installation if you’re:
We recommend a custom install if you:
After you install it, QuickBooks will ask you to activate and update it. If you need help, here's how to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Note that QuickBooks Desktop requires specific computer specs for you to experience the best of the product. The Community will only provide this type of article for the supported versions. You can search only for the unsupported versions’ system requirements.
Moreover, I'll be sharing the following resources to help you learn how RightWorks makes it easy to work with your team through cloud-enabled also if you want to create a backup company file. Think of it as a save point for your accounting data. If you ever run into problems, you can use your backup to restore your data in QuickBooks Desktop:
If there are any additional questions or concerns about Installing QuickBooks Desktop on a new computer, I'm just a post away. Have a pleasant day!
Do you have QB Desktop Enterprise for 2 users?
Do you need to install and use QB Desktop locally, not using internet?
I do have 2 users
I think it is using the internet because if Rightneworks is down I cannot use QB's
Do you have LAN on your premise?
Do you need to access the same file in multi-user mode at the same time? Or you don't mind to access it in turns?
Yes, and yes I need to access the same file in multi-user mode at the same time.
You can't use your license on RN to do so. You need to purchase a new license. You may have 2 options
1. Purchase QB Desktop Pro Plus or Premier Plus for 2 users. Purchase a 3rd party service to downgrade your file from QB Enterprise.
2. Purchase QB Desktop Enterprise for 2 users from selected partners and you can get a perpetual discount for renewals.
You may also consider to install the trial version on your computers to learn how it works before purchasing the new license.
I have QB Premier Plus for 2 users. I need to know the steps to follow when installing on a new computer.
Have you checked the following reference?
Thank you for sharing the details of your concern, @aquinones. I am here to guide you through the step-by-step process of installing QuickBooks Desktop.
Once you download QuickBooks Desktop, follow these steps to install it.
Host QuickBooks on a network. If this is your first time, set up a multi-user network and install QuickBooks Database Server Manager before you continue.
Note: If you need to install or move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer, we'll show you how you can do it with the migrator tool.
Step 1: Prepare for the install.
Find your product and license number.
Step 2: Install QuickBooks Desktop
You can watch more how-to videos, by visiting our video section.
Decide which install path is right for you.
You have two options when you install QuickBooks, you can do the express install, or custom and network.
We recommend express installation if you’re:
We recommend a custom install if you:
After you install it, QuickBooks will ask you to activate and update it. If you need help, here's how to activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Note that QuickBooks Desktop requires specific computer specs for you to experience the best of the product. The Community will only provide this type of article for the supported versions. You can search only for the unsupported versions’ system requirements.
Moreover, I'll be sharing the following resources to help you learn how RightWorks makes it easy to work with your team through cloud-enabled also if you want to create a backup company file. Think of it as a save point for your accounting data. If you ever run into problems, you can use your backup to restore your data in QuickBooks Desktop:
If there are any additional questions or concerns about Installing QuickBooks Desktop on a new computer, I'm just a post away. Have a pleasant day!
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