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Blaxstar
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Quickbooks Desktop Pro

Can to older versions of Desktop Pro Plus be removed from the computer without causing any issues?

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Best answer March 22, 2022

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jamespaul
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Quickbooks Desktop Pro

Hello, Blaxstar.

 

I'll give a brief overview in removing older versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus. 

 

Yes, you can safely uninstall and the removed those older versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus from your computer. 

 

To uninstall QuickBooks: 

 

  1. Open the Windows Start Menu, then open or search for Control Panel.
  2. Click either Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program.
  3. Find and select the older version of QuickBooks Desktop you want to uninstall. 
  4. Click Uninstall/Change and follow the onscreen prompts. 

 

Also when you do upgrade in the future, you can choose not to keep the old version in your computer on the upgrade prompt. 

 

If you'd like to move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer in the future, you can check this article for the steps and details: Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.

 

Need help managing a specific report in QuickBooks Desktop? You can use this article as a guide: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

This thread's still open if you have more questions about your QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus subscription or program. I'm also up and ready to help you manage your transactions, lists and more.

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jamespaul
Moderator

Quickbooks Desktop Pro

Hello, Blaxstar.

 

I'll give a brief overview in removing older versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus. 

 

Yes, you can safely uninstall and the removed those older versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus from your computer. 

 

To uninstall QuickBooks: 

 

  1. Open the Windows Start Menu, then open or search for Control Panel.
  2. Click either Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program.
  3. Find and select the older version of QuickBooks Desktop you want to uninstall. 
  4. Click Uninstall/Change and follow the onscreen prompts. 

 

Also when you do upgrade in the future, you can choose not to keep the old version in your computer on the upgrade prompt. 

 

If you'd like to move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer in the future, you can check this article for the steps and details: Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.

 

Need help managing a specific report in QuickBooks Desktop? You can use this article as a guide: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

This thread's still open if you have more questions about your QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus subscription or program. I'm also up and ready to help you manage your transactions, lists and more.

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