How Do I Update QuickBooks Desktop Without Interruption?

If you want to update QuickBooks Desktop without interruption, then this guide is for you. As we all know, updating QuickBooks is a crucial process to keep the software functioning smoothly. Updates include the latest features, new improvements, and security patches. All of this helps you keep your data secure and makes it easier to work. This blog will discuss how to update QB for Windows and Mac systems.

Steps to Update QuickBooks on Windows and Mac

In this segment, we will discuss detailed steps to update the QuickBooks program on Windows and Mac.

Note: Before downloading the updates, ensure a strong and uninterrupted internet connection.

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For Windows Computers:

Step 1: Check for the Latest Release

• Open QuickBooks Desktop.

• Tap F2 (or Ctrl+1).

• Access the Product Information window.

• Confirm your current version & release.

• Match your version from below and verify if you have the latest one:

• QuickBooks 2024 R8_31

• QuickBooks 2023 R13_26

• QuickBooks 2022 R15_38

Step 2: Update Within QuickBooks

• Close your company files.

• Close QuickBooks.

• Go to the Windows Start menu.

• Search for QuickBooks Desktop.

• Right-click the icon.

• Select Run as administrator.

• Move to the No Company Open screen.

• Navigate to the Help menu.

• Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.

• Go to the Options tab.

• Select Mark All.

• Then select Save.

• Go to the Update Now tab.

• Check the Reset Update.

• After that, select Get Updates.

• When done, close and reopen QuickBooks Desktop.

• Select Yes.

• Install the updates.

• When done, restart your computer.

• Also, download the latest payroll tax.

Note: Sometimes, users may find that their QuickBooks Desktop Automatic Update "No" Option Greyed Out Issue is disabled. To resolve this issue, configure your update settings.

Step 3: End Task For Some Specific Processes

After following step 2, if the release number doesn’t advance, then follow this method.

• Close QuickBooks.

• Right-click on the taskbar.

• Choose Task Manager.

• Access the Details tab.

• Find and select the following background processes.

• Select End Task for each:

  • QBW32.exe or QBW.exe

  • qbupdate.exe

  • QBDBMgr.exe or QBDBMgrN.exe

  • QBMapi32.exe

  • QBCFMonitorService.exe

• Right-click on the QuickBooks shortcut.

• Click Run as administrator.

• Run the update one more time.

For Mac Computers:

Step 1: Check for the Latest Release

• Open QuickBooks Desktop on your Mac computer.

• Press Command + 1.

• Access the Product Information window.

• Check your current version & its release.

• Refer to the notes to confirm if you have the latest version:

• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2024 R4

• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2023 R7

• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2022 R12

Step 2: Update Manually

• Navigate to the QuickBooks menu.

• Select Check for QuickBooks Updates.

• Click Install and Relaunch.

• Note: You must select Automatically download and install updates in the future option. This will ensure that updates will be downloaded into your system automatically in the future.

Conclusion

Update QuickBooks Desktop by following the detailed steps in this guide for both Windows and Mac computers.

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