System requirements for QuickBooks 2008

System requirements for QuickBooks 2008 include the following:

Windows XP: QuickBooks SimpleStart/Pro/Premier

• At least 1.8 GHz processor, 2.0 GHz recommended
• At least 256 MB RAM for a single user; 512 MB recommended 
• At least 512 MB of RAM for multiple, concurrent users
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)

Windows Vista: QuickBooks SimpleStart/Pro/Premier

• At least 2.0 GHz processor
• At least 512 MB of RAM; 1 GB recommended
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)

Windows XP: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions

• At least 2.0 GHz processor for a client
• At least 512 MB RAM for a client
• 1 GB RAM or more strongly recommended for a server
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• Minimum network requirements:
  • 100 Mbps network card
  • 100 Mbps switch or router
  • 40 Mbps network bandwidth

Windows Vista: QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions

• At least 2.8 GHz processor for a client
• At least 1 GB RAM for a client
• 1 GB or more strongly recommended for a server
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
• Minimum network requirements:
  • 100 Mbps network card
  • 100 Mbps switch or router
  • 40 Mbps network bandwidth

Disk space requirements for additional software

• 50 MB 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. system requirements, . It is not unusual for the indices to be as large as 1 GB.

Additional hardware and software

• Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), all editions including 64 bit if SP2 or later installed
• Windows server 2003
• Windows Vista, all editions including 64 bit
• 4x CD-ROM drive
• Optimized for 1024x768 screen resolution or higher; supports 800x600 using the Small Sonts setting in Windows Control Panel > Display settings

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

Database Server requirements

• Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), Windows 2003 Small Business Server, or Windows Vista operating systems.
  Note:Windows Home Server Edition is not supported.
• Windows Server 2008 and Linux (Suse 10.2, Fedora 6) are supported when using an Enterprise Solutions Database server only installation.

File Server requirements

• Novell Netware server or Linux/Samba file servers can be used with advanced configuration. system requirements, . Performance will be impacted on networks running less than 100Mbps.

Integration/compatibility requirements

QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of third party applications. system requirements, . 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:

• 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).
• Compatible with QuickBooks Customer Manager V2.0 and later, and QuickBooks Client Manager v2.0 and later.
• Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 and later.
• Business Planner functionality, viewing forms, and e-mailing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 and later.
• Payroll and other online features and services require Internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).

Firewall and antivirus software compatibility

QuickBooks 2007 has been tested with the following firewall and antivirus products. system requirements, . In some cases, it may be necessary to adjust settings in these products to ensure the best possible performance with QuickBooks.

• Windows XP SP2 built-in firewall
• Windows Vista Firewall (all editions)
• Symantec Norton AntiVirus, Internet Security, Norton 360
• McAfee VirusScan
• Trend Micro PC-cillin
• ZoneAlarm

If this solution does not resolve the issue, you can read discussions and post messages and questions relating to your issue on the Intuit QuickBooks Community site. system requirements, . You can also review other available QuickBooks support options for additional guidance.