If you are looking for QuickBooks 2017 to 2020 upgrade, then here you are at the right place. Here, you get all the information about how to upgrade to the latest version successfully and also about its features. All the information is correct and verified so you can quickly implement it on your own as it is provided directly by the support team. Just follow the process to get it upgraded to the latest version and start doing work with it. Also, AccountsPro offers small businesses and professionals & consultants QuickBooks Desktop 2020 Upgrade assistance.

Update Note: Now due to the Expiry of QB 2019, all edition users have to go for QuickBooks 2019 to 2022 Upgrade and learn the complete process.

User have to note that Intuit discontinuation policy states that each product expire after 3 years launching, hence after 31-May-2020 user will not able to get support for QuickBooks Pro, Premier, Enterprise 2017 edition.

Why Migrate QuickBooks 2017 to 2020 QB Desktop

Advanced features in QuickBooks 2020

  1. All the emails related to one person can be combined easily.
  2. The employee PO numbers are added automatically in the email’s subject line.
  3. With the setup of payroll, you can also do the self-setup of the employee.
  4. In this, you can also schedule payment reminders.
  5. Available all-time Smart Help.

How to Check if the QuickBooks Desktop Application Has Been Updated?

There are several methods for updating the QuickBooks Desktop Utility. But before updating it, check whether you are using the updated version or the previous version. Given below are the steps to check:

  1. Open QuickBooks and press the CTRL+1 or F2 keys to access the Product Details window.
  2. From the Product Info Wizard, check the version and latest release of the QuickBooks patch.

How to upgrade from QuickBooks 2017 to 2020?

From upgrading from the previous QuickBooks 2017 to the latest QuickBooks 2020 version, below is the process of getting it done easily. So, you just need to follow it step-by-step for a successful upgrade.

  1. For the upgrade, download the QuickBooks 2020 version
  2. Save the download to the location where you want to save it
  3. After successful download, now install it
  4. For installing, go to the location where you saved the download
  5. Then find the .exe file and then double-click on it
  6. Now the installation is started
  7. Do the steps as displayed on your screen to complete the installation
  8. When the installation is done, you need to activate the software
  9. You need to update the QuickBooks file also for data integration to the newer version
  10. Take the backup offline of the file if it is saved on the cloud
  11. When upgrading, you have to use this backup

Note: when the upgrade is done, then replace the old files by moving these files to the same folder.

  1. Now upgrade your company file or you will lose your data
    1. For upgrading company data
    2. Firstly, check that if it is multi-user mode, then only you are accessing it
    3. Open the File menu
    4. Then click on the option Open and restore the company file
    5. After this, click on the option named Open a company file or Restore a backup copy
    6. Do click on the Next button to continue
    7. From the list select the company file and click on the Open button
    8. After all this, you need to log in as the Administrator
    9. Now click on the update option
    10. Follow the steps that you see on your screen
    11. After the upgrade, click on the button Done.

This is the whole process that you need to do properly for QuickBooks 2017 to 2020 upgrade with the company file upgrade. If you won’t upgrade the company data file, then you lost the data.

Upgrade Your QuickBooks Desktop Subscription

When a Recent version of QuickBooks is available, you will receive a notification when you open QuickBooks. We make it easy for you to upgrade.

  1. When you’re ready, choose Upgrade Now.
  2. If you want to keep your current QuickBooks, select Keep older versions on your computer. Then choose Let’s Go. Downloads install and activate the new version of QuickBooks for you. It updates the file(s) of your company.
  3. When the upgrade is complete, choose Open QuickBooks.
  4. Note: The upgrade may take some time. It relies on your internet speed and your company’s file size.

Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop without a subscription

If you do not see a prompt to upgrade, don’t worry. This means you created a one-time purchase of QuickBooks. You can upgrade with the comfortable upgrade tool. This way.

  1. Choose Help, and then Upgrade QuickBooks.
  2. Choose the version you want to upgrade to, then choose Upgrade Now.
  3. You can save a copy of your recent version of QuickBooks.
  4. Select Keep the current/old version on my system, then choose Let’s Go.
  5. Download, install, and activate the new version of QuickBooks for you. It updates the file(s) of your company.

Help/Support Moving QuickBooks 2017 to QuickBooks 20

For more information, you can easily reach the support team at any time from anywhere all around the world. QuickBooks Support AccountsPro team members are glad to help you in all situations, whether the issues are small or large. You get the best assistance ever with the great solution and information by dialing the AccountsPro toll-free 📞+1-800-983-3087. The solution and information you get are of all kinds, whether it is a function or a technical problem. You can also contact the team via email or do a live chat with professionals. Team members are professional and have many years of experience to handle all situations easily.

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