Upgrading software like QuickBooks every year is a best practice as you get to avail the latest features and upgrades that make your business accounting more efficient. But what about the downgrade? Is this a question that is popping up in your mind? If yes, stick to this article until the end for complete info on downgrading QuickBooks Desktop to a previous version.
Several QuickBooks users have asked how to downgrade QuickBooks Desktop. However, the first question that arises is why even a user wants to downgrade QuickBooks. The simple answer to this question is not linking the updated features or having issues with the upgraded version of QuickBooks. However, this rarely happens, but it becomes necessary to downgrade the software when it does. Further in this article, we will discuss the complete method to help you downgrade your QuickBooks Desktop from a later version to an older version.
If you think downgrading is a complex process and it is not something that you can perform, dial 1.800.579.0391 and contact the QuickBooks support team for quick help and support
Things to Consider before you Downgrade your QuickBooks Desktop
You can only migrate or downgrade to another version of QuickBooks if both versions are of the same year. You must also consider that QuickBooks company files of a lower version of QuickBooks can be converted to a higher version, but the opposite is not possible. To convert your company file, let’s say QuickBooks Enterprise, to QuickBooks Pro, you will need to create a new company file and import the data using an Intuit Interexchange Format file. This is an advanced process, and you might require the help of an expert for the conversion.
Moving toward the next section of this article, we will learn how to downgrade our QuickBooks Desktop from a higher version to a lower version using QuickBooks License Manager.
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Steps to Downgrade QuickBooks Desktop Using QuickBooks License manager
Before following the steps below, make sure to purchase the version of QuickBooks Desktop that you want to migrate to. Also, make sure to take a secure backup of your company file on an external storage device like an external hard disk or to the cloud.
Run the QuickBooks Desktop version that you currently have and go to the Help tab.
Choose the option that says Manage My License and click the Switch to option.
Now select the version of QuickBooks that you want to migrate to and enter the required information when prompted, like the license number and product number.
Click the OK button to begin the conversion process.
After the conversion process completes, your newer version of QuickBooks will automatically start on your system.
So this is all you need to do to Downgrade QuickBooks Desktop. If you have any additional queries related to the process or you are stuck somewhere in the process of conversion, dial 1.800.579.0391 and get connected with one of our certified QuickBooks Desktop experts now.
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