Know All the Essential System Requirements for QuickBooks Enterprise solutions
Intuit's QuickBooks Desktop can probably be the answer to all your accounting requirements. However, you should make sure that your computer meets some essential requirements to be compatible with this advanced accounting software. That will allow you to use QuickBooks Desktop smoothly and you will be able to make the most of it.
Before buying any product for the system, it is a basic and must thing to ensure whether your system is prepared for introducing a new program or not. System requirements basically elaborate what all system configurations are required for running the particular hardware or software application efficiently and seamlessly. The system configurations basically include operating system requirements, processor, model, and stuff like that.
In this post, after consulting our experts, we have listed the system requirements for all QuickBooks Desktop editions including Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Accountant, and Enterprise, for you to understand it easily. We also deem to educate you about the new and better features of the latest QuickBooks Desktop versions.
For any assistance with installing or setting up QuickBooks Desktop, feel free to reach our team at +1 (855) 666-0469.
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Important Note About QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and 2025
It should be noted that Intuit is no longer offering new subscriptions to QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Accountant editions as of 2024. The only QuickBooks Desktop edition now available for new purchases is QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. Existing subscribers can continue to use their current versions. If you are on an older version, it is recommended to either upgrade to Enterprise or switch to QuickBooks Online.
QuickBooks Desktop 2024 will be discontinued in May 2027 as per Intuit's standard three-year support policy.
New and Improved Features of QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and 2025
Here are some of the most notable features added in the latest versions:
- Enhanced customer prepayments for Enterprise customers
- Inventory Stock Status by Lot Number report for better inventory tracking
- Improved inventory search capabilities across all editions
- 256-bit encryption for enhanced data security
- Linked sales orders with purchase orders for easier fulfilment tracking
- Inventory Turnover Report added in QuickBooks Enterprise 24.0 R7
- Search across all lists using the universal search bar added in R11 update
- Automated payment reminders to send customers invoice due date alerts
- Payroll Status for Direct Deposit to track direct deposit payments in real time
- Sensitive payroll permissions for better access control
- Condense data file feature to reduce company file size
- Express Pick-Pack for faster warehouse operations in Enterprise
- Landed Cost Calculation for accurate inventory costing
- Work from anywhere using hosted QuickBooks solutions
- Powerful, customizable reports for better business decisions
System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 (Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Accountant, and Enterprise)
Following are the minimum system requirements for all QuickBooks Desktop editions:
Operating Systems Supported
QuickBooks Desktop 2024 supports the following Windows operating systems:
- Windows 11 — all editions, 64-bit, natively installed
- Windows 10 — all editions, 64-bit, natively installed (supported versions only)
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
Note: QuickBooks Desktop 2024 does not support Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, as Microsoft discontinued security updates for these on October 10, 2023. QuickBooks also does not support Linux, Windows 10 S Mode, ARM processors, or virtualization and emulation environments.
The same operating system requirements apply to all editions — QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024, Premier Plus 2024, Accountant 2024, and Enterprise 24.0.
Browser Requirements
- Google Chrome (latest version) is recommended
- Microsoft Edge (latest version) is also supported
- Internet Explorer 11 is no longer the recommended browser for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and later versions
Database Servers Supported
For Windows:
- Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit, natively installed)
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
For Linux (QuickBooks Enterprise Database Server only):
- OpenSUSE Leap 15.3
- Fedora 32
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Note: Linux support is only for the QuickBooks Enterprise Database Server installation. QuickBooks client software only runs on Windows.
Computer hardware & operating system requirements (for client & server)
Processor
- 2.4 GHz minimum processor speed
- Intel Core i5 or higher is recommended for optimal performance
- Does not support ARM processors
RAM:
- Minimum: 8 GB RAM for QuickBooks Desktop 2024
- Recommended: 16 GB RAM or higher for best performance
Server RAM Requirements for Multi-User Mode:
| Number of Users | Minimum RAM |
|---|---|
| 1 to 5 users | 8 GB |
| 1 to 10 users | 12 GB |
| 1 to 15 users | 16 GB |
| 1 to 20 users | 20 GB or more |
| 1 to 30 users (Enterprise) | 32 GB or more recommended |
Windows Settings
- The US version of Windows for US QuickBooks users
- The Canadian version of Windows for Canadian QuickBooks users
- Regional settings must support English (US or Canada) with a matching keyboard
- Admin rights are necessary on the server computer to host multi-user access
- QuickBooks must be installed natively and not through an emulator or virtual machine
Disk Space
- Minimum: 2.5 GB of disk space for QuickBooks Desktop installation
- Additional disk space is required for data files and company files
- At least 2X the size of the largest company file is required for backup and restore purposes
- Solid State Drive (SSD) is recommended for better performance
Note: Do not install QuickBooks on a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) setup, as it can cause QuickBooks to run slowly.
Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024 or higher is recommended
- Supports one workstation monitor plus up to two extended displays
- DPI setting must be at default (100%) for multi-monitor mode to work properly
Optical Drive
- 4X DVD-ROM drive required if installing from a CD
Internet Connection Requirements
- An active internet connection is required at least once every 14 days for license verification
- Minimum speed: 56 Kbps (1 Mbps or higher is recommended)
- DSL or cable modem is recommended
- Online features like payroll, bank feeds, and email require a stable internet connection
- TLS 1.2 is required for QuickBooks Desktop connected services to function properly
Integration with Other Software
You can integrate QuickBooks with hundreds of other apps. Here are the supported integrations for QuickBooks Desktop 2024:
- Microsoft Word and Excel — requires Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, 2021, or Microsoft 365 (32-bit and 64-bit both supported)
- TurboTax 2023 and 2024 (Personal and Business)
- Lacerte 2023 and 2024
- Pro-Series tax years 2023 and 2024
- Quicken 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016
- QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Adobe Acrobat Reader — version 9.0 or later is required for Business Planner, Payroll, and viewing forms
- Email — Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Windows Mail, Hotmail, AOL, and Mozilla Thunderbird (plain text version only)
- Microsoft Outlook 2016, 2019, 2021, and Microsoft 365 for emailing estimates, invoices, and other forms
- QuickBooks Point of Sale version 19.0 and 18.0
System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2024
If you are using QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, here are the separate requirements:
- Operating System: Mac OS X v12.0 (Monterey) or later
- Processor: Intel or Apple CPU hardware (Apple Silicon M1 and later supported)
- Server Processor (Multi-user): Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- RAM: 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Storage: 250 MB available disk space
- Internet: Active internet connection required
- Export reports: Apple Numbers v12.0 or later, or Microsoft Excel 2016 or later including Microsoft 365
- Email as PDF: Apple Mail or Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later
- iPhone support: iOS 12.0 or later for iPhone-supported features
Firewall and Antivirus Software Compatibility
QuickBooks Desktop 2024 has been tested with the following antivirus and anti-malware programs. In a few cases, you can adjust some settings in these programs to get the best possible QuickBooks performance.
Antivirus Software Compatible with QuickBooks Desktop 2024:
- Windows Defender (built-in)
- ESET
- Avira
- Avast
- Kaspersky
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- AVG
- McAfee
- NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec)
- Bitdefender
- Malwarebytes
Compatible Firewalls:
- Windows Server Firewall (all supported editions)
- Windows 10 and Windows 11 Firewall (all editions)
Note: If you use any of the antivirus or firewall programs listed above, you may need to add QuickBooks and its related services as exceptions to ensure the software runs without any interference.
What Happens If Your System Does Not Meet the Requirements?
If your system does not meet some or all of the minimum requirements to run QuickBooks Desktop, here are your options:
- Try upgrading your hardware — adding more RAM or switching to an SSD can make a big difference
- Consider switching to QuickBooks Online which runs in a web browser and does not require local installation
- Opt for QuickBooks cloud hosting so you can run QuickBooks Desktop on a cloud server without needing a high-end local machine
Conclusion!
We hope that you now know the system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop in all its editions. However, if you have any question or you need assistance in installing or using QuickBooks Desktop, dial toll-free at +1 (855) 666-0469 for our enterprise support team. We will be happy to help you!
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