Learn How to Update QuickBooks Desktop: Step-by-Step Guide

Regularly updating QuickBooks Desktop with the latest releases is crucial to maximize its features. Using the newest version of QuickBooks ensures smooth and efficient accounting and bookkeeping processes. The developer of QuickBooks regularly releases updates for QuickBooks Desktop. These updates include new features, enhancements to existing features, and bug fixes. Updating QuickBooks to the latest version enhances performance across handling capabilities, efficiency, tool usage, and seamless product integration. To ensure uninterrupted payroll operations, it's essential to update QuickBooks Desktop.

This blog will walk you through the steps to update the QuickBooks application to the latest release, ensuring your business stays efficient and secure. Therefore, keep scrolling through the blog to learn more.

You can also contact our experts via our 1-855-888-3080 for personalized assistance. Our dedicated team is ready to provide detailed guidance and support to ensure your update goes smoothly.

Benefits of updating the QuickBooks desktop version

Sometimes, updating QuickBooks Desktop is confused with installing a newer program version. However, developers release updates for its different versions annually, and updating to the latest release brings numerous benefits, including:

• Enhances data security for users
• Ensures smoother user experience with fewer errors
• Resolves common security vulnerabilities and bugs
• Introduces features like real-time invoice status tracking and improved data file management

Steps for Updating QB Desktop

Here are two methods to download the QuickBooks update. 

Step 1: Updates Automatically

QuickBooks can automatically download and install updates. To activate this feature:

• Navigate to Help at the top menu bar.
• Choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• In the Update QuickBooks window, switch to the Options tab.
• Opt for automatic updates by selecting Yes and adjusting the update schedule per your preference.
• Click on Save and then Close.

Step 2: Updates performed manually

If you wish to manage the installation timing of updates, you can update QuickBooks manually:

• In QB Desktop, navigate to the Help menu.
• Choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• Navigate to the Update Now tab in the Update QuickBooks" window. 
• Select the updates you wish to install. Optionally, check the "Reset Update" box to clear previous update downloads.
• Click on Get Updates.

Step 3: Updates requested as needed

For users who prefer to apply the latest updates immediately instead of waiting for automatic checks, on-demand updates are ideal:

• Go to Intuit’s official site and visit the office update page..
• Download the update file specific to your QuickBooks version and region.
• Close QuickBooks and execute the downloaded update file.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.

The methods outlined in this blog will help you update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest version. During the process, you might encounter QuickBooks error 1328, as we reported by multiple users. We suggest you follow the above steps carefully. If you still see this, contact our 24x7 QuickBooks support team at a toll-free number, 1-855-888-3080, for help.

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