If you are planning to purchase the most recent version of QuickBooks Desktop or upgrade to it, you must first check if it will work smoothly on your computer. This is why you must know the system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024.
Each version of QuickBooks has minimum system requirements for it to function properly, which include the operating system, hardware, and processor. This is also true for QuickBooks Desktop 2024. Therefore, you must ensure that your computer meets these specs for a smooth QuickBooks accounting experience. This blog provides all the details on hardware, software, operating systems, database servers, and other necessities for running QuickBooks Desktop 2024 smoothly. Let’s explore this guide in depth.
It is necessary to know the minimum system requirements to make sure QuickBooks Desktop functions properly. However, for better assistance, you can get in touch with technical A2AutoCare’s experts right away.
System Requirements for QuickBooks Pro, Premier 2024, and Enterprise 24.0
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To ensure that you can use QuickBooks smoothly, your computer must meet the system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024. These requirements typically cover hardware, software, server, and software compatibility, creating a foundation for amazing performance.
Depending on the operating system you are using, Windows or Mac, these specifications vary. Below, we have discussed these requirements in detail.
Required System Specifications for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows
Let’s review the system requirements that need to be fulfilled for QuickBooks Desktop to deliver peak performance on Windows
Supported Operating Systems
Here’s a list of supported versions of Windows operating system and Windows Server:
- Windows 11, 64-bit, natively installed
- Windows 10, all 64-bit editions, natively installed
- Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
If you are a Windows Server 2012 (Standard and Essentials) User
Keep in mind that Microsoft no longer supports or provides security updates for computers running on Windows Standard and Essentials Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 after Oct 10, 2023. So, you need to upgrade the Windows Standard and Essentials Server versions to the higher ones.
NOTE: Microsoft no longer supports Linux and Windows 10 S Mode. QuickBooks asks you to use Windows natively without any emulator or virtual environment.
Database Servers
A list of supported versions of Windows (natively installed) Database Server:
- Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
Browser Requirements
You need Google Chrome and internet access to use QuickBooks Desktop 2024.
Hardware and Operating System Requirements
To run all of your accounting and other operations, QuickBooks Desktop 2024 requires using a 64-bit Windows operating system. So, make sure not to run it on 32-bit Windows.
| Processor | 2.4 GHz minimum |
| RAM (workstation) | 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended |
| RAM (server) | • 1-5 Users: 8 GB• 10 Users: 12 GB• 15 Users: 16 GB• 20+ users: 20+ GB |
| Disk Space | • 2.5 GB of disk space (additional required for data files). Additional software:• Microsoft .NET 4.8 Runtime – It provides 60 MB with the installation files.• Intuit Data Protect in QuickBooks Connected Services offers:Requires minimum 4.0GB RAMUse twice the size of the largest file set to back up +100MB or twice the size of the file to restore. This space is only required from the work folder LocalApplicationData+”Intuit\Intuit Data Protect.”Note: To enhance the QuickBooks performance, store your QuickBooks data file on a solid-state drive (SSD). |
| Windows | • North American version of Windows.• It supports regional settings when set to English.• To host multi-user access on a server computer, administrator rights are required.• Windows must be Natively installed and doesn’t need to run in a virtual environment or emulation software. |
| Optical drive | For physical CD installations, use a 4X DVD-ROM drive. |
| Screen resolution | • The QuickBooks display is designed to work with up to two extended monitors at a resolution of 1280 x 1024 or higher.• It is best optimized for the Default DPI setting for any given computer. |
Let’s know the other supported hardware devices
If you are using the Warehouse Manager in QuickBooks Desktop mobile, here’s a list of supported hardware devices:
- Zebra TC20/TC25/TC51 Mobile Computer is recommended (Android 6.0 & above)
- Zebra MC40 Mobile Computer for Android 6.0 & above
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 24.0 also works with:
- Honeywell Voyager 1602g Pocket Barcode Scanner
- Socket Mobile CHS 7CI
- Symbol CS3070
Software compatibility
You can easily integrate QuickBooks with multiple third-party applications. Below, we are mentioning a list of the most common apps:
NOTE: These applications are also available on the Intuit App Store. Also, using extended RAM can enhance these features.
- Microsoft Office:
- Office 2021
- Office 2019
- Office 2016, both on 32 and 64-bit Windows operating systems.
- You can use Microsoft Outlook 2016-2021, Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, and other SMTP-supporting email clients to send Email estimates, invoices, and other forms.
- To prepare letters or files, it is recommended to use Microsoft Word 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit).
- Use Microsoft Excel 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit) to export reports.
- For Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook, Outlook needs to be in 2021, 2019 (32 and 64-bit), or 2016.
- TurboTax 2023 (Personal and Business)
- Lacerte 2023
- Pro-Series tax year 2023
- Quicken 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016
- QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner, Payroll, and viewing forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 or later.
- Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (1 Mbps recommended) for payroll and other online features and services.
Anti-malware and Antivirus Software Compatibility
QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024, Premier 2024, and Enterprise 24.0 are tested with multiple antivirus and antimalware programs to ensure uninterrupted usage. Below, we have a list of these programs.
NOTE: To get the best out of QuickBooks Desktop, you may need to adjust some settings in these programs.
Antivirus software
- McAfee
- Avast
- Bitdefender
- Norton
- Kaspersky
- Trend Micro Security
- Webroot
- Cylance (Internet/Regression Only)
- ESET
- Panda Dome
- Sophos
- Avira
- Symantec
- F-Secure
- Microsoft Windows Defender
Anti-malware software
- Bitdefender
- AVG
- Malwarebytes
- Spybot
- Emsisoft
- McAfee
- Avast
- Webroot
- ZoneAlarm
- Kaspersky
- F-Secure
NOTE: QuickBooks Desktop works with systems running a Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID), but we don’t recommend using it because it might degrade QuickBooks performance.
QuickBooks Desktop 2024 requires using the internet security protocol TLS 1.2 to work smoothly with all the connected services.
Required System Specifications for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
Below is a list of system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 to use on Mac without any interruptions. So, let’s get familiar with them.
Minimum System Requirements
Following are the minimum system requirements of QuickBooks for Mac:
- QuickBooks requires you to use an operating system of at least Mac OS X v12.0 (Monterey).
- iOS 12.0 or later for iPhone-related features.
- Supports both Intel and Apple CPU hardware.
- Internet connection required.
- For multi-user Servers: Intel Core 2 Duo or a higher processor to run a server.
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended).
- 250 MB of available storage.
- Use a Macintosh-compatible printer if you want to print invoices, checks, deposit slips, lists, purchase orders, mailing labels, reports, or graphs in QuickBooks Desktop.
- If you plan to print checks, use only Intuit checks.
Integration/compatibility Requirements
You can integrate QuickBooks Desktop with a number of Mac applications listed below:
- Export report data – Microsoft Excel 2016 or later, Apple Numbers v12.0 or later, including Microsoft 365
- E-mail as PDF – To save email as PDFs, it is recommended to use Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook 2016 or later, including Microsoft 365.
- File conversion – QuickBooks Mac 2024 allows:
- One-way conversion to QuickBooks Online
- The one-way conversion from QB Desktop for Windows 2021 and 2023.
- For Windows 2024, conversion to and from QuickBooks.
What to Do If Your System Doesn’t Meet the System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop?
As discussed above, your computer must meet the system requirements to run the accounting operations of QuickBooks Desktop without any interruptions. If that is not the case, you might run into errors like QuickBooks error 1712 when installing the application.
However, in some scenarios, you might find your system doesn’t meet all or the minimum system specifications of QuickBooks. So, in such cases, we recommend you upgrade the system. However, if you can’t upgrade your system, consider moving QuickBooks Desktop to Online.
After you have installed QuickBooks on the new computer, you can use the migration tool to transfer old company data to it.
| Additional Help: – Download QuickBooks Tool Hub to fix common errors – Update QuickBooks Desktop to avail latest updates and features |
Summary
This blog explores the system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 for both Windows and Mac to ensure the proper functioning of the program. Above, we covered all the hardware and software specifications necessary to run QuickBooks without any issues. If you are not tech-savvy and find it difficult to understand these specs, you must get in touch with QuickBooks Desktop experts of A2AutoCare. The team of technical experts is just a call away.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much RAM do I need for QuickBooks?
To run the QuickBooks Desktop 2024 version on your system without any issues, you will need at least 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended storage on your PC.
2. What processor do I need for QuickBooks?
Your computer’s processor should be a minimum of 2.4 GHz to run QuickBooks Desktop 24.0 version. If you want to work in multi-user mode, it is recommended to use the 2.8 GHz processor.
3. What are the minimum specs for QuickBooks Desktop?
The minimum system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 include using Google Chrome as a default browser and Windows 10 or Windows 11 with the 64-bit operating system as it doesn’t function on 34-bit. Also, make sure your computer has a minimum of 8 GB storage with 2.4 GB of disk space to function normally in QuickBooks.
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