QuickBooks Desktop Compatibility with Windows 10: A Comprehensive Guide

Find Out Which Versions of Windows 10 You Need to Run QuickBooks Desktop Smoothly


As of November 2023, Windows 10 accounts for around 68% of the market share for Windows desktop operating systems. But do all QuickBooks desktop versions work as fine as possible with it? Let’s go through this article and find out which Windows 10 version works best for QuickBooks Desktop.    

 

Checking Windows 10 version

Windows 10 doesn’t have just one version. If you are not sure how to check the OS version you’re using, here are the steps to follow:

         Press the Windows key and then type About Your PC



·         Scroll down and look for the version number

 

Windows 10 Versions that Support QuickBooks Desktop

Once you find out which Windows 10 version works best for QuickBooks Desktop with the help of above-mentioned steps, look for the version that is compatible to work with QuickBooks. Here are the Windows 10 versions supported by QuickBooks Desktop.

Windows 10 version 1809

QuickBooks Desktop 2020 functions perfectly on version 1809 of Windows 10. However, QuickBooks desktop 2017-2019 users may have some issues.

Windows 10 version 1803

This version is appropriate for QuickBooks desktop 2017-2020. Users face no issue using the 1803 version of Windows operating system.

Windows 10 version 1709

The version 1709 too, like the previous version, is compatible with QuickBooks desktop 2017-2020 and users can do bookkeeping and accounting without any hassle.

Windows 10 version 1507, 1511, 1607, and 1703

Home or Pro version users of these Windows editions are recommended to update to the latest release of Windows 10. Microsoft has already discontinued support for these versions.

 

QuickBooks Desktop Versions Compatible with Windows 10

QuickBooks 2016 R7 & later

QuickBooks 2016 R7 users face no compatibility issues working with the Windows 10. If you as a user have a QuickBooks version earlier than R7, then update the software to the latest released version to make the most of it. QuickBooks 2016 R7 or later users need no updates and can make the most of the QuickBooks accounting software the Windows 10.

QuickBooks 2015 & QuickBooks 2016 (R1 – R6)

Windows 10 operating system supports QuickBooks 2015. Though you need to ensure that .NET 3.5 is enabled for this version of QuickBooks 2015. Perform the steps to enable .NET 3.5:

·         Press the “Start” button

·         Open Run command (Windows +R keys) and type in “Control Panel” in the box and hit “OK”

·         Next, select the “Turn Windows features ON or OFF” option, after clicking on the “Uninstall a Program” option

·         Check for the dialogue saying “.NET Framework 3.5“, along with .NET Framework 4.5

·         Make sure that the option is activated (if not, enable that)

·         Restart the system to save the changes

 

Steps to Enable the Microsoft .NET 3.5 for QuickBooks 2015

Windows 10 version sometimes do not have .NET Framework 3.5 enabled by default and the sane is essential for QuickBooks Desktop to functions appropriately with Windows 10 operating system. The .NET Framework 3.5, enabled, must be enabled for the seamless experience possible on Windows 10. Here is how you can install it:

·         Press the “Start” or “Windows” key

·         Search for the opt “Turn Windows features On or Off”


·         Turn Windows features On or Off

·         Right-click to turn that on

·         Once the process is completed, reboot your computer

QuickBooks 2014 and earlier

QuickBooks 2014 is not compatible with Windows 10 and using this version can end up in multiple performance issues. To continue using QuickBooks, users still stuck with 2014 or earlier versions must upgrade to later versions of QuickBooks desktop.

 

Conclusion!

So, this brings us to the end of the blog post. We have covered all the details you know to use your QuickBooks program on a Windows 10 system. In case you have any queries or you run into any error while using QuickBooks with Windows 10, reach out to us at 1.888.368.8874 and our certified QuickBooks desktop support experts will immediately help you.

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