Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do I install QuickBooks? Errors: Installing and downloading QuickBooks Errors: Upgrading the QuickBooks version Installing more than one version of QuickBooks on the same computer How will installing the new QuickBooks software affect my existing data? Installing QuickBooks in Selective Startup or Safe Mode Installing a QuickBooks download Non-Intuit services and programs installed with QuickBooks Does the new server only install option and Database Server Manager allow you to host QuickBooks 2006 data files? Installing QuickBooks on networked computers from one CD-ROM Could not initialize license properties. Error 3371 and Error 3371, Status Code -11118: "QuickBooks could not load the license data..." Error 3 or Error 1603: "There was a problem installing Flash Player" Installing and the screen flashes and the installation window closes QuickBooks appears briefly or flashes on the screen when starting the program Installing QuickBooks in a new installation folder for troubleshooting and resolving issues Performing a "clean install" or "clean uninstall" of QuickBooks Running QuickBooks with multiple users on a network from a single installation What is the purpose of the Transfer Existing Settings window during installation

Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions

Windows Vista Frequently Asked Questions Installing QuickBooks on Windows Vista Prompted to activate or reactivate the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system after installing QuickBooks The company file you selected cannot be found" after upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista QuickBooks windows on Microsoft Windows Vista open slowly Possible outcomes when running QuickBooks 2004, 2005, 2006 and prior versions on Windows Vista Error installing Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 on Microsoft Windows Vista Error: "Runtime Error: Abnormal program termination" when starting QuickBooks on Windows Vista Unable to select an Icon on the QuickBooks Homepage when running QuickBooks on Windows Vista

Registration Issues

Registration Issues Registering QuickBooks Missing or illegible installation (product, license, or key code) numbers The Next button dimmed out and not clickable after entering the validation number when trying to register Error: The information entered does not match the registration information on file." attempting to register QuickBooks online QuickBooks has encountered a problem reading this registration file qbregistration.dat. Error: [00000 39056 ] after getting the "Loading QuickBooks..." screen Message: "Invalid product number entered" occurs when attempting to registering QuickBooks 2007 for the Macintosh

This section contains information about upgrading your current Quickbooks data to a newer version of QuickBooks, converting from other Financial Software packages, Quicken, Cross-Platform and more.

Types of Upgrades/Conversions

Types of Conversions Peachtree versions 2001-2007, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 QuickBooks for Windows to QuickBooks for Macintosh QuickBooks for Macintosh to QuickBooks for Windows Converting a QuickBooks Mac to QuickBooks for Windows and then back to QuickBooks Mac QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online Quicken to QuickBooks (pdf) Microsoft® Money to Quicken How do I convert data from Microsoft® Money 2003 or later to Quicken 2004, 2005, or 2006? Trial versions of Quicken for use in converting Converting QuickBooks DOS data files into current versions of QuickBooks for Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions How do I convert a QuickBooks Mac file to QuickBooks for Windows and then back to QuickBooks Mac (Round Robin) What data can I import or export in QuickBooks using IIF files? Can I merge two company files? Which older versions of QuickBooks data will convert to QuickBooks 2008? Can I open my data file in an older version of QuickBooks? Can I convert from an International version of QuickBooks to the USA version, or visa versa? How do I prepare a file for conversion from QuickBooks for Macintosh to QuickBooks for Windows Converting Microsoft Money data to QuickBooks QuickBooks Balance Sheet report shows incorrect account balances after converting from Quicken Finding the Peachtree Company folder to convert to QuickBooks Compatibility of data files from different versions of QuickBooks, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and SimpleStart

Tools and Utilities

Tools and Utilities Peachtree versions 2001-2007, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, and Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 IIF import Information Mapping Imports 3rd Party Utilities

The Update Center contains resources to help make sure your QuickBooks is up to date with the latest product improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Errors: Updating your QuickBooks release When trying to install an automatic update the screen flashes and disappears After installing an update, the Product Information window shows an older release Not being prompted to install a update when starting QuickBooks Installing QuickBooks Manual Updates Over a Network Error: "RTPatch Error: Old file not found" when installing an update Errors 15103, 15104, 15105, 15106, 15107 when installing a QuickBooks update

Forums

Forums QuickBooks Installation, Update, and Conversion QuickBooks Updates QuickBooks Data Conversions Upgrading to a New Version of QuickBooks Networking & Multi-User Setup