Hi @Proscape1,
Thanks for checking in with the Community. So many of us are working remotely these days, and the convenience of having a laptop is definitely a plus. QuickBooks is not IP address specific, so you can use it anywhere.
QuickBooks can be easily installed on a laptop. You’ll want to make sure the laptop has the correct system requirements. Here they are: System requirements
In order to move your QuickBooks Desktop, you will want to install QuickBooks on your laptop and restore a backup copy of your company file.
Install QuickBooks:
- On the computer where you want QuickBooks Desktop installed, download the installation files or insert the CD.
- Install QuickBooks Desktop as you normally would. See Install QuickBooks Desktop for more detailed steps.
To backup and restore your file:
- Create a backup of your file on the old computer.
- Copy the backup file to your new computer:
- using a flash drive or other external device; or
- through a network, if the computers are connected.
- Restore the backup on your new computer.
Your all set! Let me know if you have any additional questions about installing QuickBooks or anything else. I’m here to help anytime.