QuickBooks Desktop 2024 is a new version in the vast field of accounting software that has created new trends in the market. This latest software provides better security, higher productivity, and more efficient growth. It allows users to maintain financial records, automate daily tasks, and help make effective decisions to drive business growth. In this blog, let’s also discuss what the major system requirements for this version are. You can ask any questions that arise in your mind to our certified QuickBooks expert team. To contact our experts, give us a call at +1-888-351-0999.
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System Requirements of QuickBooks Desktop 2024
Operating Systems
If you are you using Windows Server 2012
Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows Standard and Essentials Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 after Oct 10, 2023. For this reason, QuickBooks 2024 won't support Windows Server 2012 and can’t be installed on it.
- 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
Database servers
- Windows (natively installed)
- Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
- Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
Browser requirements
- QuickBooks Desktop 2024 requires internet access and Google Chrome.
Hardware and operating system requirements
- QuickBooks Desktop 2024 requires a 64-bit Windows operating system and won’t run on 32-bit.
· Processor | 2.4 GHz minimum |
RAM (workstation) | 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended |
RAM (server) | • 1-5 Users: 8 GB |
Disk Space | • 2.5 GB of disk space (additional required for data files). Additional software: • Microsoft .NET 4.8 Runtime - 60 MB, installation file included. • Intuit Data Protect in QuickBooks Connected Services offerings: • Minimum 4.0 GB RAM required • Double the size of the largest set of files to back up + 100 MB or more Double size to restore. Space is only requested from the working directory LocalApplicationData+"Intuit\Intuit Data Protect". Note: For best performance, store your QuickBooks data files on a Solid State Drive (SSD). |
Windows | • North American version of Windows. • Language setting is supported when set to English. • Administrator permissions are required for the server when hosting multi-user access. • Installed natively and does not need to run in a virtual environment or emulation software. |
Optical drive | A 4X DVD-ROM drive is required to install a physical CD. |
Screen resolution | • Display optimized for 1280 x 1024 resolution or higher with up to 2 extended monitors. • Best optimized for Default DPI setting for a given computer. |
Other hardware devices
If you use the Warehouse Manager in QuickBooks Desktop mobile, here are the supported devices you can use:
- Zebra TC20/TC25/TC51 Mobile Computer is recommended (Android 6.0 & above)
- Zebra MC40 Mobile Computer (Android 6.0 & above)
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 24.0 also supports:
- Honeywell Voyager 1602g Pocket Barcode Scanner
- Socket Mobile CHS 7CI
- Symbol CS3070
Software compatibility
QuickBooks integrates with hundreds of other apps. Here’s a list of the most common apps you can use. You can also find more at the Intuit App Store.
- Microsoft Office:
- Office 2021
- Office 2019
- Office 2016 (including Outlook 2016) both on 32 and 64-bit
- Email estimates, invoices, and other forms with Microsoft Outlook 2016-2021, Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft 365, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook.com, and other SMTP-supporting email clients.
- Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit).
- Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2021, 2019, 2016, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit).
- Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2021, 2019 (32 and 64-bit), or 2016.
- QuickBooks Point of Sale V19.0
- 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.
- Payroll and other online features and services require Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (1 Mbps recommended).
Anti-malware and antivirus software compatibility
We tested QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024, Premier 2024, and Enterprise 24.0 with the following antimalware and antivirus programs.
You may need to adjust some settings in these programs to get the best QuickBooks performance.
- 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
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Conclusion:
After reading this blog you now well aware of the system requirements of QuickBooks Desktop 2024. However, if you still have any doubts you can contact our customer QuickBooks support team. Want to avail the latest version of QuickBooks and. Want to enjoy the benefits of its new features you can contact us. Our certified QuickBooks experts will help you with all your problems and needs. Contact us on our toll-free helpline number +1-888-351-0999.
