After Sept 30th will I still have access to Quickbooks desk pro 2021 if need to download to a new computer?With the license will I still have access through Quickbooks to do this? I know I will have no support or security updates? I'm a single owner business that has used QB for years and does not need online access for banking or payroll. I'm content with the software as it is and as I have it set up. It is cost prohibitive as the smaller level business to pay the online rates I would have to each month to mimic the product I currently use. I would need the higher version to maintain my inventory. I have never needed to contact QB in the over 15 years I have used the various updated softwares. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!
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You can still use QB Desktop 2021 with a non-subscription license for good. They do not support (no longer receive any updates) the version after May 2024.
I have my license info.
Just having license info is not enough. Intuit will only recognize your license if you can find it in CAMPS.
It comes right up when I go to CAMPS
So if it is recognized on CAMPS would I have access to download the Desktop Pro 2021 at any time after Sept 30th to a new computer if it should happen that I need a new computer?
Let me chime into this conversation and provide additional info about accessing your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2021, @ROYALPORT.
You're right. Existing users like you can still access their company account and download QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to another computer, as the discontinuation only impacts new subscribers. However, you won't be able to access QuickBooks add-on services and critical updates.
For more information about desktop discontinuation, please refer to these articles:
Additionally, if you have the CD, you can install it. Otherwise, you can use this link to download it to a new computer: QuickBooks Desktop Download for Windows and Mac 2021 (intuit.com).
On the other hand, if you need a higher version to manage your inventory, here's an article for your reference: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Enterprise.
For future reference, you can utilize this article to learn how to personalize reports by viewing a video guide: How to run and customize reports in QBDT.
I'm available to assist with further questions regarding accessing the QBDT Pro 2021 company account on a different computer. Have a good one.
What I have now is perfect. I can manage my inventory and all phases of our retail business. I don't need online resources. I would prefer how I have always used QB. When there is updated software I purchase it and done.I don't mind purchasing new software with a limited license. What I would need that matches what I have would cost me $99 a month after the 3 month sale. That's $1,200 a year. For a small business that $100 a month is a lot of money and an expense that I feel is unnecessary. I need something that I can input my inventory, sales, income, sales tax report and expenses as well a do multiple reporting options for inventory levels, sales, expenses etc. I am not the only small business (1-2 person self employed company) that is being excluded in the monthly online and subscription switchover. Am I? I wonder if in the planning of converting everything online any thoughts were put into the very small business owner that is part of your customer base.
I need something that I can input my inventory, sales, income, sales tax report and expenses as well a do multiple reporting options for inventory levels, sales, expenses etc.
Does QB Desktop 2021 Pro not meet your needs?
It does all of that but after Sept 30th will no longer receive updates or security updates. No longer supported.
You can still use QB Desktop 2021 with a non-subscription license for good. They do not support (no longer receive any updates) the version after May 2024.
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