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neverstoplearning
May 22, 2024
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Updating QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021

  • May 22, 2024
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I want to stay with QB DT Mac 2021. I do not use any add-on services so I should be able to do this for a while yet. Regarding updating QB DT Mac 2021 to the latest (last) release: if I haven't updated my OS to Sonoma yet, should I do that first and then update to R15, or the other way around? I'm leery of creating issues where there are currently none.  I'm currently on OS Monterey 12.7.5 and want to go to Sonoma - which should be my priority. Because I don't really trust that there isn't some code in this latest release, I don't want to have my data held hostage if I don't choose a desktop subscription by the end of July. Am I just being overly cautious? Can I safely update both? If so, in what order? Now that I type it "out loud" I sound paranoid. I just don't want to lose my access to the software I bought three years ago and is working just fine for my purposes.

Best answer by 4Gal

You can run QB Desktop 2021 on Sonoma. I recommend not upgrading your OS to a newer OS before you check this community again in the future.

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4GalAnswer
May 22, 2024

You can run QB Desktop 2021 on Sonoma. I recommend not upgrading your OS to a newer OS before you check this community again in the future.

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Rea_M
May 22, 2024

Being cautious about the safety of your QuickBooks data indicates your commitment and dedication to your business, neverstoplearning. That's why I'm here to ensure you can update both your operating system (OS) and QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac accordingly.

 

Regardless of which procedure you perform first, it won't create any issues since your current OS version meets the system requirements for QBDT. To do an in-product update for QBDT for Mac, here's how:

 

  1. Select Check for QuickBooks Updates from the QuickBooks dropdown,
  2. Click Install Update.
  3. When prompted, select Install and Relaunch.
  4. When the update is complete, QuickBooks for Mac automatically opens.

 

If you prefer to execute a manual update, please see this article for the step-by-step guide: Update QuickBooks for Mac to the latest release.

 

Also, I'd recommend creating a backup of your company file for future data restoration purposes. You can check out this article to guide you through the steps: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac company file.

 

Fill me in if you have other concerns or follow-up questions about updating QBDT for Mac. I'm always here to help.

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