Desktop Pro 2016 and Windows 11

Welcome to the Community space, @KParent1.

Thank you for sharing the details of your concern. I'm here to provide some insights regarding upgrading to Windows 11 in case you decide to do so.

Considering that you mentioned not upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop, I suggest you refrain from doing so. This is because upgrading to Windows 11 might result in compatibility issues since QuickBooks Desktop 2022 and later versions are the only ones compatible with the new OS.

You can also check this article to learn more about QuickBooks Desktop and Beta Operating System (OS) compatibility: Understand QuickBooks Desktop Compatibility with Beta Operating Systems

If you need further assistance with QuickBooks Desktop please leave a reply, the Community is always available 24/7. Have a great day!

@KParent1 

I wouldn't recommend to run QB Desktop on Win 11. Unless you have no other choice.

Did you have any success installing Desktop Pro 2016 on Windows 11?

@ardyiii 

Did you encounter any error message?

Another option, try to install it on Win 8 compatibility mode.

Sorry I never saw your question earlier.  I never did try - I have another computer with Windows 10 so will just leave it on there.

A related question... I have already upgraded to QuickBooks Online but I still have Desktop Pro 2016 on my PC and regularly use it to access historic reports.  I don't enter any new data on the desktop version.  Will I still be able to access the data on Windows 11? Thanks.

It's good to know that you've upgraded to the online version, @g_dely.

Please know that your QuickBooks Desktop version doesn't support Windows 11. You can check the system requirements for Desktop Pro 2016 to verify its compatibility with your operating system.

You can visit this article for more information: Understand QuickBooks Desktop Compatibility with Beta Operating Systems

Moreover, you may visit these articles that you may find helpful to achieve different tasks in your QuickBooks Online account: 
 

• Create invoices in QuickBooks Online 
• Receive and process payments in QuickBooks Online with QuickBooks Payments

If you have more questions about your subscription, you can always leave them below, @g_dely. I'll be around to provide the necessary help.

@g_dely 

Have you tried to install your QB Desktop 2016 on Win 11? We can still run QB Desktop 2009 and later on Win 11 Home with minor issues.

Thanks Chrea.  No, I haven't tried.  My PC is pushing me to upgrade to Windows 11 and I just thought I'd explore all my options before going ahead.  That's good to know that 2009 is working for you. Thanks.

If you can't install it, you can use the trial version of a newer version (e.g 2021) to access your historical data for good as a workaround.