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dvdrttr214
September 27, 2022
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QuickBooks Pro

  • September 27, 2022
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I helped a friend upgrade his laptop last night.  He has a very old copy of QuickBooks Pro (2006) that he needs to move to the new laptop.  Unfortunately, he can't find his software.

 

Is there any way to get the software?  He still has the program on his old laptop, and has the serial number and product number.  He just doesn't have the software.

 

Thanks (in advance)

 

Dave

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TirzahC
Level 4
September 27, 2022

Let me share some information in regards to your 2006 version of QuickBooks Desktop,dvdrttr214.

 

QuickBooks Desktop 2006 version is no longer supported. We have this policy wherein your program will be discontinued after three years.

 

One thing that we'll have to do is to always have the latest features and fixes by updating QuickBooks to the latest release.

 

I've also added these articles for more information about our discontinuation policy and upgrading your QuickBooks program:

 

 

Don’t hesitate to reply to this thread if you have any other concerns with your QBDT program. I’ll be around to help you. 

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BigRedConsulting
BigRedConsulting
Level 15
September 27, 2022

@TirzahC 

RE: I'd be glad to help you download the 2006 version of QuickBooks Desktop, dvdrttr214...

You can download the 2016 version of QuickBooks Desktop by going to this link:

 

So, then, you're not going to help the OP download the 2006 version? Seems so.

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dvdrttr214Author
September 28, 2022

Missed the point:  he needs 2006, not 2016.

    Fiat Lux - ASIA
    Fiat Lux - ASIA
    Level 14
    September 28, 2022

    @dvdrttr214 

    QBD 2006 is too old and I am not sure Support will gladly to share the installer file and the validation code later. Consider to purchase the one time license for QBD 2021 to upgrade your version.

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    dvdrttr214Author
    September 28, 2022

    Sorry  ... saying that the version is too old doesn't resolve the problem, and isn't a helpful suggestion.

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    dvdrttr214Author
    September 28, 2022

    Hello there, @dvdrttr214.

     

    Thanks for the prompt response. Let me share some information about downloading the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) program.

     

    QBDT Pro 2006 is already an unsupported version, so downloading its software is not possible anymore. The oldest QBDT version you can download is 2010.

     

    Moreover, as Fiat Lux - Asia stated above, you'll want to purchase the supported or latest version of QBDT Pro if you really need to access the company file.

     

    Once he has the product and license number, he can proceed to download the QBDT software with the same version he purchased. Then follow the steps from this article to install it: Install QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    He’ll also need to upgrade his company files after upgrading to a newer version of QBDT. Here's a detailed article for your reference in upgrading it: Upgrade your company files after you switch to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    Additionally, we have a number of articles to help you become familiar with and navigate the features in QuickBooks Desktop. You can browse a topic on our general help page, then look for an article.

     

    If you need additional help with managing your QuickBooks accounts, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'm always here to help. Keep safe!


    I assume I'll 'step on some toes' with this comment because I'm positive community members provide a great service and do everything they can to resolve issues.

     

    However, it would 'pay' responders to simply answer the asked question without volunteering additional information.  I didn't ask if QuickBooks Pro 2006 was a supported program.  I didn't ask how to upgrade 2006 to another version.  I didn't ask if I would run into issues installing it.  I didn't ask for many of the explanations I was given.  I simply asked if anyone knew where I could download the software (as it turned out, after a lot of searching, I was able to download the software).

     

    Offering information and explanations that weren't requested wastes both the receiver's and sender's time.  I had to read through each response to see if the solution I was looking for was in the response and, in every  case, it was not.  A lot of other information was there but not what I requested.

     

    Please continue the great work but remember to respond to the question asked ... it will save everyone a lot of time.  Thanks

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