Note: Often, QuickBooks updates require updating the data file. This forces everyone else to update their QuickBooks client before they can open the data file again.


  1. QuickBooks releases monthly updates. If you get a message like this, right-click on QuickBooks and select "Run as Administrator".

  2. We have a program installed on your machine that allows you to run specific programs, such as QuickBooks, as administrator, without having to call us.
  3. Once it opens, it should reprompt you to update, and follow those prompts
    1. If it doesn't, click "Help" -> "Update QuickBooks Desktop" -> "Update Now"