It is important to update your QuickBooks periodically, this way you will get to know the new features and advancements. This will make enhance your productivity. There are three methods through which you can download the update from the internet.
Automatic Update MethodImmediate Update MethodRelease DownloadAutomatic Update MethodQuickBooks automatically download updates until you disable the Automatic Update option. Follow the steps mentioned below to enable or disable the Automatic Update option:
- Go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks.
- In the Update QuickBooks window, click the Options tab.
- Select Yes to enable and No to disable the Automatic Update option.
- Click Save.
If you experience problems with the automatic update, try the alternative Immediate Update Method.
Immediate Update MethodWith Immediate Update method, you can immediately download updates from the Intuit server. It is recommended that you check for updates once a month. You can follow these steps to get QuickBooks updates:
- Go to the Help menu and click Update QuickBooks.
- Click the Update Now tab.
- Select the updates to download and click Get Updates.
- Exit QuickBooks. Depending on the version you have, QuickBooks will prompt you to install the update now or the next time you start your software. When it does, click Install Now or Yes to install the update. After installing the update, restart your computer.
Note: If you want to check the list of updates or changes. Click on the Updates option and open the Maintenance Releases.
Release Download
If you are facing problems while installing updates using the update feature in QuickBooks, you can download and install available updates. If you own multiple copies of QuickBooks, be sure to update them all, otherwise, you may not be able to open your company file(s).
To share an update, all QuickBooks Pro or Premier users on your network should complete the following steps:
- Open the shared company file.
- Go to the Help menu and select Update QuickBooks.
- Click the Options tab.
- Set the Share Download option to Yes.
- Click the Save button.