QuickBooks POS 10.0, 11.0 and 12.0 Compatible with Windows 10

  • January 2, 2024

Do you know which QuickBooks POS software is compatible with Windows 10? If no or confused then here you get the solution for all your queries related to it. Below, you get to know about the things that are faced or have to be done according to the QuickBooks Desktop POS version with Windows 10.

Steps you need to take before and after installing Windows 10 on QuickBooks POS 10.0,11.0 and 12.0

1. Compatibility Check-up

Before installing Windows 10 you do get an option to check the compatibility with all the available software you have to run that first and see if you are facing any challenges with QuickBooks POS 10.0.

2. Upgrade to Latest POS 12.0

You have to upgrade your point of sale to the latest POS 12.0 and QuickBooks 2017 as QuickBooks always make sure it takes care of compatibility issues in their latest versions.

3. Take back up

To protect yourself from any data loss we always recommend that you have to take the entire backup of your data before you try to update your windows.

4. Different Machine

It is always recommended to have the back on a separate machine where your QuickBooks software is not running.

5. Change the host file

Take the back to a separate computer and change the host file this may help you with all the rework.

If your QuickBooks point of sale is not working fine after you installed Windows 10 and the data is not loading you will not be able to complete your task there are a few steps that you have to take to make sure it works fine and there are few precautions you have to take before you do an update on your windows.

System Requirements

Operating systems

  • Windows 10, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed.
  • Windows 8.1 (Update 1) all editions including 64-bit, are natively installed.
  • Windows Server 2016.
  • Windows Server 2012 R2.

Tablet operating systems

  • Acer Switch 5
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 3
  • Microsoft Surface Go
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S

General requirements

  • 1 GB of disk space (extra space is needed for data files).
  • Display: Optimized for 1280×768 screen resolution or higher.
  • A 4X DVD ROM drive is required for DVD installations.

Single user requirements 

  • A single workstation installation should have at least 4GB of RAM (6-8 GB is recommended).
  • 2.0 GHz processor (2.8 GHz recommended).

Multi-user requirements

  • 8 GB of RAM is best for performance on the Point of Sale server workstation.
  • 2.8 GHz processor (3.5 GHz recommended).
  • Each workstation running Point of Sale must have a separate license, and each copy of Point of Sale must be the same version and level.

Data import/export and Microsoft Office integration requirements

Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, or 2010.

QuickBooks Desktop Compatibility (sold separately).

  • QuickBooks Pro or Premier 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
  • Enterprise Solutions 21.0, 20.0, 19.0, 18.0 and 17.0

QuickBooks Payment Account (sold separately)

  • Additional terms and conditions apply to this fee-based service.
  • Fees and application approval are required. Requires QuickBooks Payments account.
  • PIN Pad required for credit and debit transactions, sold separately.
  • Internet connection required.

Security software (sold separately)

QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 19.0 has been tested with the following software:

  • McAfee Internet Security Suite
  • Symantec Norton® Internet Security Suite
  • Avast
  • Microsoft
  • AVG
  • Avira

Note: To ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 19.0, firewall and antivirus settings may need to be adjusted.

Webgility integration (sold separately)

Check the system requirements below before installing Webgility and QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale 19.0 on the same machine.

System configuration notes

Disk space requirements don’t include company data files. If your company data file is large or includes item pictures you may need more disk space.

To run several applications simultaneously, your system should have at least 4GB of RAM and a multi-core processor. Some hardware devices will not work on 64-bit operating systems, but Point of Sale will run on both 32-bit and 64-bit processors. Contact the device manufacturers for more information on how to install their hardware on 64-bit operating systems.

QUICKBOOKS POS COMPATIBILITY TECHNICAL HELP

If there are any queries or issues then you can easily get in touch with the team. You just have to give a call at the toll-free QuickBooks POS Technical Support number at smbaccountants.com. The team is here all around the clock to help you out by providing the answers to all your queries. The members of the team are experienced so they better know how to resolve your glitches. You can also connect with the team via 24/7 Live chat.

FAQs

What are the steps for manually installing the update of QuickBooks Desktop 2020?

Here are the steps that you have to follow:-
 
  • Download the latest version of the software 
  • Then open the .exe file in the File Explorer
  • Double-click on the file to install the updates
  • After that, you have to follow the steps that are displayed on your screen
  • Click on the Next button until you get the Finish button 
  • Click on the Finish button and you get a message pop-up saying that your software version is updated successfully or the update is completed
  • Now you are all done.

What things are important and can be done before updating the software?

  • You must take the backup of the data make more than 1 copy and save it at different locations
  • The downloading of the file must not be damaged or corrupted
  • Make sure that you have compatibility between your software and the Windows version
  • Fulfill all the System Requirements
  • There are many other things too.

Which versions of QuickBooks are compatible with Windows 10?

A list of versions of QuickBooks desktop supported with Windows 10 is given below:
 
  • QuickBooks desktop 2024.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2023.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2022.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2021.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2020.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2019.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2018.
  • QuickBooks desktop 2017.

Is QuickBooks point of sale compatible with Windows 10?

All editions of Windows 10, including 64-bit, are natively installed. Windows 8.1 (Update 1) is natively installed on all editions of Windows 10.

Does QuickBooks Pro 2010 work on Windows 10?

QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) no longer supports Windows 7. Therefore, we recommend updating to Windows 10. Even though you can still use older versions of QuickBooks Desktop, upgrading to Windows 10 helps protect your QuickBooks data, including sensitive information about your customers and employees.

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