System requirements for QuickBooks 2009
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
System requirements for QuickBooks 2009 include the following:
• Operating systems supported
• Windows Vista: QuickBooks SimpleStart, Pro, and Premier minimum requirements
• Windows XP: QuickBooks SimpleStart, Pro, and Premier minimum requirements
• Windows Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
• Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
• RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
• Software compatibility
• Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
Note: For information on how QuickBooks 2009 is supported on Windows 7, refer to theWindows 7 FAQ.
Operating systems supported
To run QuickBooks 2009 or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions:
• Windows Vista with UAC, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
• Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), all editions including 64-bit if SP2 or later installed, natively installed
• Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 Standard, Small Business and Enterprise editions including 64-bit, natively installed
For database servers:
• Windows: Natively installed Vista, XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 or 2008.Note: Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
• Linux: The following natively installed versions are supported when using an Enterprise Solutions database server only installation.
• SUSE 10.2
• OpenSUSE 10.2, 10.3
• Fedora 6, 7, 8
• CentOS 5
• Debian (Lenny)
• Mandriva
• Ubuntu 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04
For file servers:
• Novell Netware server or Linux/Samba file servers can be used with advanced configuration. Performance will be impacted on networks running less than 100 Mbps.
Windows Vista: QuickBooks SimpleStart, Pro, and Premier minimum requirements
• At least 2.0GHz Pentium 4 processor; 2.4GHz recommended
• At least 512MB of RAM for a single user; 1 GB recommended
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• 4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
• Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; supports 800 x 600 using the Small Fonts setting in Windows Control Panel > Display settings
• U.S. version of Windows only.
• Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
• Natively installed
• Disk space requirements for additional software:
• 50MB for Microsoft .NET 2.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
• Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of use. It is not unusual for indexes to be as large as 1GB.
Windows XP: QuickBooks SimpleStart, Pro, and Premier minimum requirements
• At least 2.0GHz Pentium 4 processor; 2.4GHz recommended
• At least 256MB RAM for a single user; 512MB recommended
• At least 512MB of RAM for multiple, concurrent users
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• 4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
• Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; supports 800 x 600 using the Small Fonts setting in Windows Control Panel > Display settings
• U.S. version of Windows only.
• Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
• Natively installed
• Disk space requirements for additional software:
• 50MB for Microsoft .NET 2.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
• Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of use. It is not unusual for indexes to be as large as 1GB.
Windows Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
• At least 2.8GHz Pentium 4 processor for a client
• At least 1GB RAM for a client
• 1GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• 4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
• Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; supports 800 x 600 using the Small Fonts setting in Windows Control Panel > Display settings
• U.S. version of Windows only.
• Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
• Natively installed
• Disk space requirements for additional software:
• 50MB for Microsoft .NET 2.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
• Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indexes to be as large as 1GB.
• Minimum network requirements:
• 100 Mbps network card
• 100 Mbps switch or router
• 40 Mbps network bandwidth
Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
• At least 2.0GHz Pentium 4 processor for a client
• At least 512MB RAM for a client
• 1GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• 4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
• Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; supports 800 x 600 using the Small Fonts setting in Windows Control Panel > Display settings
• U.S. version of Windows only.
• Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
• Natively installed
• Disk space requirements for additional software:
• 50MB for Microsoft .NET 2.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
• Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indexes to be as large as 1GB.
• Minimum network requirements:
• 100 Mbps network card
• 100 Mbps switch or router
• 40 Mbps network bandwidth
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
• 5 users: 2-3 GB
• 10 users: 3-4 GB
• 15 users: 4-6 GB
• 20 users: 6-8 GB
Software compatibility
QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. In addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks (additional RAM will enhance the use of these features), see QuickBooks Solutions Marketplace for the most up-to-date list:
QuickBooks 2009 and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions are compatible with:
• Microsoft Office 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007
• Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007
• Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007
• Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007
• Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook(the download is available at no charge).
• QuickBooks Customer Manager V2.0 and later
• QuickBooks Client Manager v2.0 and later
• QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 and later
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Business Planner functionality, viewing forms, and e-mailing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 and later
• Payroll and other online features and services
• Requires Internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended)
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
QuickBooks 2009 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products. In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
• Windows XP Firewall (all editions)
• Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
• Windows Live OneCare
• Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
• McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection
• Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
• ZoneAlarm
Note: QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but it is not recommended due to performance issues resulting in QuickBooks operating slowly.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Powerful, Easy to Use Accounting and Business Management Solutions for Small and Mid-sized Companies
QuickBooks offers a full line of solutions to help easily manage for your business finances.
QuickBooks Pro
Makes accounting easy with tools to empower your business to organize the finances all in one place
QuickBooks Premier
All the features of QuickBooks Pro, plus advanced reports and tools designed for your business industry needs
QuickBooks Enterprise
Delivers the power and flexibility that larger businesses need. Can get up and running in days, and they can save thousands in up-front and ongoing maintenance costs versus comparable systems
QuickBooks Pro 2010
Make your business look professional with customizable forms and invoices
One-click business reports up to 100+
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 14,500 items
Multiple user access up to 5 users
Get an instant view into the bottom line with reports in company snapshots
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
QuickBooks Premier 2010
One-click business reports up to 150+ industry
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 14,500 items
Multiple user access up to 5 users
Get an instant view into the bottom line with reports in company snapshots
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
Create sales orders and track back orders Create a business plan and sales /expense forecasts
QuickBooks Enterprise 2010
The most powerful QuickBooks product with the capacity, speed, and support needed by growing businesses
Includes all standard QuickBooks features plus advanced features such as multi-user mode, combine reports from multiple company files, connecting via Windows Terminal Services, and advance control over user access
Available in industry-specific editions for Contractors, Manufacturers and Wholesalers, Nonprofits, Professional Services Firms, Retailers and Accounting Professionals
Make your business look professional with customizable forms and invoices
One-click business reports up to 150+ industry
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 1 million items
Multiple user access up to 30 users
Advance Security set user permissions to 115+ activities, list and reports
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
Add and track information by creating up to 30 custom fields
Combine reports from multiple company files
QuickBooks Pro
Makes accounting easy with tools to empower your business to organize the finances all in one place
QuickBooks Premier
All the features of QuickBooks Pro, plus advanced reports and tools designed for your business industry needs
QuickBooks Enterprise
Delivers the power and flexibility that larger businesses need. Can get up and running in days, and they can save thousands in up-front and ongoing maintenance costs versus comparable systems
QuickBooks Pro 2010
Make your business look professional with customizable forms and invoices
One-click business reports up to 100+
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 14,500 items
Multiple user access up to 5 users
Get an instant view into the bottom line with reports in company snapshots
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
QuickBooks Premier 2010
One-click business reports up to 150+ industry
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 14,500 items
Multiple user access up to 5 users
Get an instant view into the bottom line with reports in company snapshots
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
Create sales orders and track back orders Create a business plan and sales /expense forecasts
QuickBooks Enterprise 2010
The most powerful QuickBooks product with the capacity, speed, and support needed by growing businesses
Includes all standard QuickBooks features plus advanced features such as multi-user mode, combine reports from multiple company files, connecting via Windows Terminal Services, and advance control over user access
Available in industry-specific editions for Contractors, Manufacturers and Wholesalers, Nonprofits, Professional Services Firms, Retailers and Accounting Professionals
Make your business look professional with customizable forms and invoices
One-click business reports up to 150+ industry
Capacity to add and track customer, vendor and employee records up to 1 million items
Multiple user access up to 30 users
Advance Security set user permissions to 115+ activities, list and reports
Track international sales and expenses with multi-currency support
Add and track information by creating up to 30 custom fields
Combine reports from multiple company files
Monday, June 6, 2011
QuickBooks 2011 What's New
Need help on your current quickbooks setup or planning to implement quickbooks as your new accounting software?
Saturday, May 28, 2011
2010 System Requirements
System requirements for QuickBooks 2010 and Enterprise Solutions 10
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
System requirements for QuickBooks 2010 include the following:
Operating systems supported
Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP: QuickBooks Simple Start / Pro / Premier minimum requirements
Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
Software compatibility
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
Operating systems supported
To run QuickBooks 2010 or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10:
Windows 7, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Vista, all editions including 64-bit if SP2 or later installed, or Windows Vista with UAC, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), all editions including 64-bit if SP2 or later installed, natively installed
Windows Server 2003 or 2008 Standard, Small Business and Enterprise editions including 64-bit, natively installed
For database servers:
Windows: Natively installed Windows 7, Vista, XP Professional; Windows Server 2003 or 2008.
Note: Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
Linux: The following natively installed versions are supported when using an Enterprise Solutions database server only installation.
Red Hat Fedora Core 11.0
OpenSUSE 11.0
Fedora 6, 7, 8, 10.1
CentOS 5
Debian (Lenny)
Mandriva
Ubuntu 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04
For file servers:
Novell Netware server or Linux / Samba file servers can be used with advanced configuration. Performance will be impacted on networks running less than 100 Mbps.
Windows 7, Vista, or XP: QuickBooks Simple Start, Pro, Premier minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor; 2.4 GHz recommended.
At least 512 MB RAM for a single user; 1 GB recommended.
At least 1 GB of RAM for multiple, concurrent users.
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files).
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs.
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher is required.
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of use. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor.
At least 512 MB RAM for a client.
1 GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server.
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files).
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs.
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher.
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card.
100 Mbps switch or router.
40 Mbps network bandwidth.
Windows 7 or Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor
At least 1 GB RAM for a client
1 GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher required
US version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card
100 Mbps switch or router
40 Mbps network bandwidth
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
5 users: 2-3 GB
10 users: 3-4 GB
15 users: 4-6 GB
20 users: 6-8 GB
Note: Depending on things such as your computer and network setup, QuickBooks data file size, network speed, and other variables, you may require more than the minimum stated in this article in order for QuickBooks to run smoothly. If you encounter problems, particularly slowness, when using QuickBooks, please speak with an IT professional to see if there is anything else that can be done with your computer environment to improve performance.
Software compatibility
QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. In addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks (additional RAM will enhance the use of these features), see QuickBooks Solutions Marketplace for the most up-to-date list:
QuickBooks 2010 and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10 are compatible with:
Microsoft Office
Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2002, 2003 or 2007.
Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003 or 2007.
Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2002, 2003, or 2007.
Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge).
Note: Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result.
QuickBooks Customer Manager v2.0 and later.
QuickBooks Client Manager v2.0 and later.
QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 and later.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner functionality, viewing forms, and emailing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
Payroll and other online features and services: Requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
QuickBooks 2010 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products. In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)
Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
Windows XP Firewall (all editions)
Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
ZoneAlarm
Note: QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but it is not recommended due to performance issues resulting in QuickBooks operating slowly.
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
System requirements for QuickBooks 2010 include the following:
Operating systems supported
Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP: QuickBooks Simple Start / Pro / Premier minimum requirements
Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
Software compatibility
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
Operating systems supported
To run QuickBooks 2010 or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10:
Windows 7, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Vista, all editions including 64-bit if SP2 or later installed, or Windows Vista with UAC, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), all editions including 64-bit if SP2 or later installed, natively installed
Windows Server 2003 or 2008 Standard, Small Business and Enterprise editions including 64-bit, natively installed
For database servers:
Windows: Natively installed Windows 7, Vista, XP Professional; Windows Server 2003 or 2008.
Note: Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
Linux: The following natively installed versions are supported when using an Enterprise Solutions database server only installation.
Red Hat Fedora Core 11.0
OpenSUSE 11.0
Fedora 6, 7, 8, 10.1
CentOS 5
Debian (Lenny)
Mandriva
Ubuntu 6.06, 7.04, 7.10, 8.04
For file servers:
Novell Netware server or Linux / Samba file servers can be used with advanced configuration. Performance will be impacted on networks running less than 100 Mbps.
Windows 7, Vista, or XP: QuickBooks Simple Start, Pro, Premier minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor; 2.4 GHz recommended.
At least 512 MB RAM for a single user; 1 GB recommended.
At least 1 GB of RAM for multiple, concurrent users.
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files).
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs.
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher is required.
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of use. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor.
At least 512 MB RAM for a client.
1 GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server.
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files).
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs.
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher.
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card.
100 Mbps switch or router.
40 Mbps network bandwidth.
Windows 7 or Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions minimum requirements (client and server)
At least 2.0 GHz Pentium 4 processor
At least 1 GB RAM for a client
1 GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server
1.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installs
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher. 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher required
US version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to US only.
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software:
232 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Google Desktop Search (in-product search) space requirements are determined by the size of the company file and the nature of usage. It is not unusual for indices to be as large as 1 GB.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card
100 Mbps switch or router
40 Mbps network bandwidth
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
5 users: 2-3 GB
10 users: 3-4 GB
15 users: 4-6 GB
20 users: 6-8 GB
Note: Depending on things such as your computer and network setup, QuickBooks data file size, network speed, and other variables, you may require more than the minimum stated in this article in order for QuickBooks to run smoothly. If you encounter problems, particularly slowness, when using QuickBooks, please speak with an IT professional to see if there is anything else that can be done with your computer environment to improve performance.
Software compatibility
QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. In addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks (additional RAM will enhance the use of these features), see QuickBooks Solutions Marketplace for the most up-to-date list:
QuickBooks 2010 and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10 are compatible with:
Microsoft Office
Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2002, 2003 or 2007.
Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003 or 2007.
Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2002, 2003, or 2007.
Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge).
Note: Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result.
QuickBooks Customer Manager v2.0 and later.
QuickBooks Client Manager v2.0 and later.
QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 and later.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner functionality, viewing forms, and emailing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
Payroll and other online features and services: Requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
QuickBooks 2010 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products. In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)
Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
Windows XP Firewall (all editions)
Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
ZoneAlarm
Note: QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but it is not recommended due to performance issues resulting in QuickBooks operating slowly.
Quickbooks 2011 System Requirement
System requirements for QuickBooks 2011 and Enterprise Solutions 11.0
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
System requirements for QuickBooks 2011 include the following:
Operating systems supported
QuickBooks Pro or Premier hardware and operating system requirements
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions hardware and operating system requirements
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
Software compatibility
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
Operating systems supported
QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2011 or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 11.0:
Windows 7, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Vista (SP2 or later), all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows XP (SP2 or later), all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Server 2008, Small Business Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003, including 64-bit, natively installed
Database Servers:
Windows: Natively installed Windows 7 or Vista with UAC on, XP (SP2 or later), Windows Server 2008 or 2003, Small Business Server 2008
Note: Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
Linux: When using an Enterprise Solutions Database Server-only installation: Natively installed OpenSUSE 11.2, Fedora 12, Red Hat Enterprise 5.4.
QuickBooks Pro or Premier hardware and operating system requirements (client and server)
2.0 GHz processor; 2.4 GHz recommended
1 GB RAM for single user, 2 GB RAM recommended for multiple users
2.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installations
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; 16-bit color or higher
Windows:
U.S. version of only
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to U.S. only
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software: 250 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions hardware and operating system requirements (client and server)
Client:
2.0 GHz processor, 2.4 GHz recommended
1 GB RAM for single user, 2 GB RAM recommended for multiple users
Server:
2.0 GHz processor (1.2 GHz for Linux), 2.4 GHz recommended (2.0 GHz for Linux)
1 GB RAM, 2 GB RAM recommended - Server
Disk space (client and server): 2.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installations
Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; 16-bit color or higher
Windows:
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to U.S. only
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software: 250 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card
100 Mbps switch or router
40 Mbps network bandwidth
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
5 users: 2-3 GB
10 users: 3-4 GB
15 users: 4-6 GB
20 users: 6-8 GB
Software compatibility
QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. The following integrations are provided with QuickBooks; additional RAM will enhance the use of these features. See Intuit Marketplace for the most up-to-date list.
Microsoft Office:
Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2007, 2003, or 2002. Word 2010 is supported only on QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier non-Accountant editions (Contractor's, Non-Profit, Manufacturing, Wholesale).
Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2007, 2003 or 2002. Excel 2010 is supported only on QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier non-Accountant editions (Contractor's, Non-Profit, Manufacturing, and Wholesale)
Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2007, 2003, or 2002.
Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge).
Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result
Note: Microsoft Office 2010 is currently not supported for QuickBooks Premier 2011 Accountant Edition or any QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 11.0 edition.
QuickBooks Point of Sale v7.0 and later.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner functionality and viewing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
Payroll and other online features and services requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
QuickBooks 2011 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products.
Note: In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)
Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
Windows XP Firewall (all editions)
Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
ZoneAlarm
Note: QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but this is not recommended because performance issues may cause QuickBooks to operate slowly.
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
System requirements for QuickBooks 2011 include the following:
Operating systems supported
QuickBooks Pro or Premier hardware and operating system requirements
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions hardware and operating system requirements
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
Software compatibility
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
Operating systems supported
QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2011 or QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 11.0:
Windows 7, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Vista (SP2 or later), all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows XP (SP2 or later), all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
Windows Server 2008, Small Business Server 2008, and Windows Server 2003, including 64-bit, natively installed
Database Servers:
Windows: Natively installed Windows 7 or Vista with UAC on, XP (SP2 or later), Windows Server 2008 or 2003, Small Business Server 2008
Note: Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
Linux: When using an Enterprise Solutions Database Server-only installation: Natively installed OpenSUSE 11.2, Fedora 12, Red Hat Enterprise 5.4.
QuickBooks Pro or Premier hardware and operating system requirements (client and server)
2.0 GHz processor; 2.4 GHz recommended
1 GB RAM for single user, 2 GB RAM recommended for multiple users
2.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installations
Display optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; 16-bit color or higher
Windows:
U.S. version of only
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to U.S. only
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software: 250 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions hardware and operating system requirements (client and server)
Client:
2.0 GHz processor, 2.4 GHz recommended
1 GB RAM for single user, 2 GB RAM recommended for multiple users
Server:
2.0 GHz processor (1.2 GHz for Linux), 2.4 GHz recommended (2.0 GHz for Linux)
1 GB RAM, 2 GB RAM recommended - Server
Disk space (client and server): 2.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installations
Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher; 16-bit color or higher
Windows:
U.S. version of Windows only.
Regional Settings are supported when set to English (United States) with keyboard setting to U.S. only
Natively installed
Disk space requirements for additional software: 250 MB for Microsoft .NET 3.5 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD.
Minimum network requirements:
100 Mbps network card
100 Mbps switch or router
40 Mbps network bandwidth
RAM requirements for Microsoft Terminal Services
5 users: 2-3 GB
10 users: 3-4 GB
15 users: 4-6 GB
20 users: 6-8 GB
Software compatibility
QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. The following integrations are provided with QuickBooks; additional RAM will enhance the use of these features. See Intuit Marketplace for the most up-to-date list.
Microsoft Office:
Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2007, 2003, or 2002. Word 2010 is supported only on QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier non-Accountant editions (Contractor's, Non-Profit, Manufacturing, Wholesale).
Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2007, 2003 or 2002. Excel 2010 is supported only on QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier non-Accountant editions (Contractor's, Non-Profit, Manufacturing, and Wholesale)
Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2007, 2003, or 2002.
Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (the download is available at no charge).
Contact Sync does not work with the Microsoft Business Contact Manager Outlook plug-in. If a sync is performed, duplicate records could result
Note: Microsoft Office 2010 is currently not supported for QuickBooks Premier 2011 Accountant Edition or any QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 11.0 edition.
QuickBooks Point of Sale v7.0 and later.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner functionality and viewing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.
Payroll and other online features and services requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).
Note: QuickBooks has not been tested with Internet Explorer 9. In some cases, it may be necessary to revert to Internet Explorer 8 to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Firewall and antivirus software compatibility
QuickBooks 2011 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products.
Note: In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.
Windows 7 Firewall (all editions)
Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
Windows XP Firewall (all editions)
Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
McAfee VirusScan Plus, Internet Security, Total Protection
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security
ZoneAlarm
Note: QuickBooks will work with systems running RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) but this is not recommended because performance issues may cause QuickBooks to operate slowly.
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