QuickBooks Desktop Versions for Windows 10 and 11

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In today's digital and high-tech world, we no longer have to slog through tedious, manual tasks since we can use sophisticated computer programs and apps instead. The majority of our work, including accounting, inventory management, etc., does not need human help. For this reason, many of us find that QuickBooks is the best solution. However, you should check to see whether QuickBooks is compatible with your version of Windows. In this blog post, we will specify QuickBooks desktop versions compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

Before checking on it, you must know what version of Windows 10 and 11 you have.

Checking Windows 10 and 11 Version (What You Need to Know)

Not everyone runs the same version of Windows 10 and 11. To verify the version and other technical details, follow the procedures below.

· To begin, choose the Start menu and then enter About your PC into the search bar.

· The next step is for the user to go to the Start menu, type in "About your PC," and then scroll down until they find the version number.

Now you know your version of Windows. So let's see if it supports QuickBooks Desktop or not!

QuickBooks Desktop Versions Compatible with Windows 10

Once the user has the version number, they may begin searching for the officially supported release in QuickBooks. See the list of compatible QuickBooks Desktop versions below.

· Windows 10 version 1809:

Intuit has tested and validated QuickBooks Desktop 2020 on Windows 10 1803. However, there are still certification gaps in QuickBooks Desktop 2017–2019.

· Windows 10 version 1803:

All of the latest versions of QuickBooks Desktop (2017-2020) have been tested and validated on Windows 10 to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.

· Windows 10 version 1709:

QuickBooks desktop 2017-2020 is also certified to run without error on this version of Windows.

· Windows 10 version 1507, 1511, 1607, and 1703:

If you're using Windows 7 or Windows 8 (either the Home or Pro edition), you should upgrade to the latest version.

QuickBooks Desktop Versions Compatible with Windows 11:

On October 5, 2021, Microsoft revealed their new Windows 11 operating system. Intuit's QuickBooks Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Pro, and Enterprise for Windows II are all fully compatible with each other and with QuickBooks Desktop 2022. R3 additionally certifies that this is compatible software for Windows 11 64-bit.

How to Optimize QuickBooks Desktop?

No matter your Windows 10 or 11 version, you may not have .NET 3.5 Framework enabled. User experience will suffer. Enable this option for the smoothest QuickBooks Desktop experience on Windows 10. Enabling.NET Framework 3.5 for QuickBooks Desktop compatibility requires these steps:

● Press "Windows + R" at the same time on your computer, to start the Run Window.

● Type Control Panel in the textbox and press OK.

● Select Uninstall Program.

● Click now on Turn Windows features on or off.

● Check both options if you don't see the box in front of.NET Framework 3.5 and 4.5 enabled.

● Afterwards, click OK.

QuickBooks Desktop runs on these operating systems:

● Windows 11, 64-bit, natively installed (QuickBooks Desktop 2022 R3 or later).

● Windows 10 (64-bit for QuickBooks Desktop 2022)

● Windows 8.1, QuickBooks Desktop 2022 (64-bit)

● Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials

● Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials

● 2012 R2 Standard and Essentials

● Windows Server 2012 Standard/Essentials

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