Install and run more than one version of QuickBooks on the same computer

You can install and run multiple versions and editions of QuickBooks on the same computer. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . Different versions can be open at the same time whereas different editions must be opened one at a time.

A version is the numeric notation of the product's release. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . Examples are QuickBooks 2008, Enterprise 9.0, and Simple Start 2007.

An edition refers to the set of features included in a product. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . Examples are Pro, Premier, and Accountant Edition.

Before you install multiple versions, note the following:

1. Multiple versions (such as QuickBooks 2008 and 2009) can be used at the same time.
   For example:
   • When you work in Pro 2009 and need to open Pro 2008, you don't need to close Pro 2009 before you open Pro 2008.
     
2. Only one QuickBooks edition (such as QuickBooks Pro and Premier) can be used at one time.
   
   • When you work in Pro 2009 and need to open Premier 2009, you must close Pro before you open Premier.
     
3. Data files cannot be shared between Enterprise Solutions and other QuickBooks versions, or between different versions.
   For example:
   • If you primarily use Pro and want to try out Enterprise Solutions, opening the Pro data file in Enterprise Solutions will irreversibly update the data file so that it can no longer be used in Pro. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . (To try a different edition, open a sample file in the edition you're interested in instead of opening your company file.)
   • If you open a Pro 2008 data file in Pro 2009, QuickBooks updates the data file so that it can no longer be used in Pro 2008.
     
4. Trial versions should be upgraded to a full version (Help > Buy QuickBooks) or uninstalled before installing a full version.
   
5. Steps to install the manual update are different.
   • If you update QuickBooks using a manual update, you are prompted to choose which edition to update when more than one edition is installed.

Install more than one version of QuickBooks on one computer by using different installation folders

Note: These steps apply to installing different versions of the same or different editions.

1. Insert the QuickBooks installation CD into the CD drive. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . The installation should begin automatically. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . If it doesn't begin, you can start the installation manually.
2. When the Select Installation Folder window appears, select the first option:
   Install QuickBooks (version)
   To folder: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks (version)
3. (Optional) Click the Change button if you want to manually select a different installation folder.
4. Click Next to continue.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
6. Use the desktop shortcut QuickBooks created for the version you installed to open that version.

Install more than one edition on one computer

Different editions of the same version all use one installation location. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . Therefore, QuickBooks automatically assigns the installation folder when you install a second edition (same version) on one computer.

To install a second edition, complete the installation as you normally would and allow QuickBooks to set the installation location for you.

To open a specific edition, use the shortcut QuickBooks added to your desktop for that edition.

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 for free or you can contact a technical support agent for additional guidance. multiple more than one versions on same computer, . Fees may apply.