Upgrade from 2020 to 2021 desktop or online?

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Choosing the version of QuickBooks depends on your business needs. To give you an overview of each product, you can browse this link: See which version of QuickBooks is right for you.

If you choose to upgrade to 2021, here are the improved features of the system: What’s new in QuickBooks Desktop.

When ready to upgrade, you'll get a message when you open QuickBooks.

1. Click Upgrade Now.
2. Select the Keep old version on my computer checkbox if you also want to keep your current version of QuickBooks. Then select Let’s go.
3. QuickBooks downloads, installs, and registers the new version for you. It also creates an updated version of your company files.
4. When the upgrades finished, select Open QuickBooks.
   
   

Learn more about this through this link: Upgrade to newer versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Enterprise.

If you choose QuickBooks Online, you can join our blog. This will keep you in the loop with what's new and coming on the program. And, here's to pick the version you want for your business: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/.

Then, your next step is to move your Desktop file to the online version.

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Just to clarify your question. Any specific concern why you consider upgrading to QBD 2021 or migrating to QBO?

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Thank you for a quick response.

I can receive either of the 2021 single-user versions from my employer at no charge. Though the data is intact, the 2020 desktop program freezes at the opening screen. Because my version is over one year old, Intuit would not support troubleshooting without a fee. It would be cheaper to replace it with 2021 as free one-year support would be included with a new version.

I hope this helps in making a recommendation.

Thanks to all!

Thank you for your reply. I have been using QB for more than 20 years and I notice that there are many, many QB-related files all over the place. Many reference older versions. This does not include qbw and qbb datafiles/backups files.  Many have zero bytes and are others dated many years ago. If I replace my QB version can I copy and backup only the qbb and qbw files and remove all other QB related files?

Thank you in advance.

Thanks for adding more details about your concerns, IIt is Just Me.

Based on the scenario, you can save a copy of the company. Then, use a differen folder when you create one to easily delete and clean old files.

Also, the QBBackupTemp folder is used as a holding area for QuickBooks file components during the QuickBooks Backup (.QBB) file preparation process. It’s automatically deleted once the backup file is completed.

Check out this article for more details. It provides detailed instructions on how to adjust your backup settings, set up the automatic backup, etc: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Additionally, the following guide contains solutions when you experienced any hurdles saving a copy of the data file: Fix backup company file issues in QuickBooks Desktop. 

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