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TLP1961
September 13, 2022
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UPGRADE FROM QB 2013 PRO TO 2021 OR 2022

  • September 13, 2022
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I am currently handling the books for a property rental company and the owners personal finances as well. He has QB Pro 2013 installed on his desktop and on his laptop. I basically just use the checkbook register to class income and expenses, reconcile bank statements and generate 1099's at year end. I then send to his CPA and they handle his tax returns. I am reaching out to see what options would be available to me if I were to purchase a newer version of QB Pro, and I would also want to install on my laptop as well. I am the only one who ever accesses QB on his devices, there are no other users involved. I am not interested in online versions of QB.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

TLP1961

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
September 13, 2022

You will need to install the trial license for QB Desktop 2015, 2019 and 2021 to upgrade your file gradually or purchase a 3rd party service to do so. Then you can still purchase the one time license for QB Desktop 2021 or wait until they release QB Desktop 2023 next week. 

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LollyNino_C
September 13, 2022

Thank you for reaching the Community, @TLP1961. 

 

I'm here to share information about upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).


QBDT has a 3-year lifecycle, to avoid data issues due to some feature or version differences, create a backup copy of your file on your QBDT 2013. Then, restore it to QBDT 2015/2016 to 2018/2019, then QuickBooks 2021. Here's how to restore it:

 

  1. In QuickBooks, go to the File menu and select Open or Restore Company.
  2. Select Restore a backup copy and then Next.
  3. Select Local Backup and then Next.
  4. Browse your computer for your backup company file. It should look like this: [Your company name].qbb.
  5. Select a folder to decide where to save your restored company file. Then select Open. 

 

Also, I'm adding these articles for more information about upgrading QBDT to a newer version:

 

Moreover, you can review this link to see the current pricing of our QuickBooks Desktop products.

 

Keep me posted if you have other questions about upgrading to QBDT by commenting below. I'll be right here to help.

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Brad0459
December 8, 2022

How do we get trial version of 2015 and 2019?

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
December 8, 2022

@Brad0459 

Click my profile name and you will find our website address to send an email. We can share the trial codes later.

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Cortexan
April 20, 2024

I literally have same question I have QuickBooks 2013 Pro but my laptop soft operating software is corrupt. I’m going to buy a new laptop and want to add QuickBooks. I know the 2013 Pro won’t work with these new laptops. How can I upgrade to a simple desktop version, I mainly uses for just cash flow on one rental property and tracking expenses. Do not want a subscription based software what are my options ?

DivinaMercy_N
DivinaMercy_N
April 20, 2024

Starting fresh with a new device and software can be quite challenging, @Cortexan. Worry no more, because I'm here to share some information about the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) version that suits your business needs.

 

All QBDT versions come with handy features to help you manage your cash flows, handle rental property transactions, and keep track of your business expenses.

 

The current versions, however, can be purchased through subscription-based. For other options you can avail, I highly recommend reaching out to our Sales team. Here's how:

 

  1. Open your QBDT and select the Help menu.
  2. From there, click QuickBooks Desktop Help and select Contact Us.
  3. Enter a description of your issue and select Continue.
  4. Log in to your Intuit account and click Continue. Then, select Continue with my account (if you don't have an account, select Create a new account).
  5. You'll receive a single-use code. Input your code and click Continue.
  6. If you have more than one account, click the account you want to use and then Continue.
  7. Choose either Chat with us or Have us call you.

 

After that, you can proceed to download and install it on your new laptop. Next, update your company file so you can use it on your new QBDT, check out this article: Updating your company files to match the new QBDT version.

 

To get additional assistance in managing your rental properties, feel free to read this article: Record transactions for a property management company.

 

If you require any further help with managing your subscriptions, feel free to drop a reply below. I'm always here in the Community to lend a hand. Have a great day ahead. 

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