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Ocean266
September 28, 2022
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Will I have to upgrade in 2023 from Desktop Pro Plus 2022

  • September 28, 2022
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I use Quickbooks because my accountant demanded it. I do not use the payroll, to not do online banking or billing. Very minimal use - a spreadsheet would work fine but then I need a new accountant for a volunteer run organization which would require more work than I am willing to do for free.

In Nov 2021 I purchased Desktop Pro Plus 2022 at Staples for ~$250. I just got a subscription renewal notice from Intuit for $549 - more than double. 

Do I have to upgrade to 2023 if I am such a minimal user? Will my 2022 cease to open or more to the point, what happens when the year is up?

I know that years ago you could just keep using these programs.

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    Fiat Lux - ASIA
    Fiat Lux - ASIA
    September 29, 2022

    You can use QB Desktop 2022 but you still have to pay for the renewal ($549) to keep using it. Another option, purchase a new license for QB Desktop 2022 Pro Plus for single user for around $475 from selected partners.

    Jen_D
    Jen_D
    September 29, 2022

    Thanks for reaching out to us about this upgrade concern for QuickBooks Desktop, @Ocean266.

     

    We wanted to help you out find the options you can consider with your current problem. Fiat Lux - ASIA is correct. Plus editions are subscription based so you have to renew it every time so you can continue using it. If at some point you decide not to renew the service, that's the time the program will no longer open.

     

    You can consider Fiat Lux - ASIA's suggestion to find a single license for 2022 or just use the 2023 version moving forward. You can visit our authorized retail stores like Ebay or Staples to purchase our Pro Plus editions.

     

    You can also check out our other versions here: Choose your QuickBooks Desktop product

     

    Please come back here if you have other questions or concerns for us about your software upgrade. I'll be right here to help you out.

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    mb19791
    January 2, 2023

    I googled the response, adding to the question above, Will I have to reenter all that is in the 2022 desktop to renew a new single license? or will it convert over

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    Ethelrat
    July 15, 2024

    Can I work on 2023 if I buy 2024 desktop

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    rvrfrf
    July 15, 2024

    Thanks for joining this thread, Ethelrat.

     

    When upgrading your QuickBooks subscription, you'll be able to use the Keep old version on my computer option to keep your current version of QuickBooks.

     

    Here's how:
     

    1. When a new version is available, you'll receive a message when opening QuickBooks.
    2. If you'd like to upgrade, click Upgrade Now on the message.
    3. Turn on Keep old version on my computer if you want to keep your current QuickBooks.
    4. Hit Let's go.
    5. QuickBooks will be downloaded, installed, then activated. Your company file(s) will be updated as well.
    6. Once the upgrade's done, select Open QuickBooks.

     

    I've also included a detailed resource about upgrading which may come in handy moving forward: Upgrade QuickBooks Pro Plus, Premier Plus, or Enterprise

     

    If there's any additional questions, I'm just a post away. Have a lovely Monday!

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