System Requirements for QuickBooks 2017 Desktop

QuickBooks Desktop software is as prone to errors as any other type of software when the system requirements of the software do not meet with that of the computer system. System requirements for QuickBooks are the minimum requirements of the information that are needed to confirm the ability of your computer software, hardware, and operating system (OS) to access QuickBooks Desktop. Here we discuss all the requirements that are needed to get smooth use of QuickBooks Desktop.

System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2017, QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2017 and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 17.0:

Operating systems supported:

• Windows 10, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
• Windows 8.1 (Update 1), all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
• Windows 7 SP1, all editions including 64-bit, natively installed
• Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2

Also Read: QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2019

Database Servers:

• Windows: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (update 1) or Windows 7 SP1 (Enterprise and Professional editions only), natively installed
  Note: Windows Home Server 2011 Edition is not supported.
• Linux: When using QBES Database Server-only installation – OpenSuse 42.1, Fedora 23, Red Hat 7 (Update 2)

Hardware and Operating System Requirements for servers

•  Processor: 2.4 GHz minimum
  • RAM: 4GB (minimum) 8GB (recommended)
    • As per Server Needs:
    • 0-5 users – 8GB
    • More than 10 users – 12GB
    • More than 15 users – 16GB
    • More than 20 users – 20+GB
• Drive: DVD – ROM (4x) required to install software through CD until and unless it is downloaded from Intuit’s server.
• Screen Resolution: 1280×1024 or above with 2 monitors extended for superior optimization of display.
• DPI: Default setting of the computer system
  • Stable network connectivity
  • Windows Operating System Settings:
  • Should be of US Version
  • Keyboard should be set for US with regional settings displayed to English (US).
  • In order to host multi-user mode of QuickBooks, User will require Admin Rights of the system being used.
  • Native Installation which basically refers that the software is installed in that computer or operating system for which it is basically designed for.
• Disk Space😮 2.5 GB Disk Space is required (more space could be needed for files and data)
• Supplementary Software – Microsoft .NET 4.6 Runtime might require additional space of 60 MB if QuickBooks is installed from a CD.
• Intuit Data Protest service under QuickBooks Connected Services might require additional space:
  • 4 GB RAM
  • For backup the space should be twice the amount taken by the largest file along with 100 MB for the restoration process.

Compatibility with Different Software

• Microsoft Office
  • S Office 2016, both on 32 and 64-bit (including Outlook 2016)
  • S Office 2010, both on 32 and 64-bit (including Outlook 2010)
  • S Office 2013, both on 32 and 64-bit (including Outlook 2013)
  • S Office 365 (N.B: M.S Office 365 the web version is not supported, only the locally installed version is supported)
  • S Word 2010, 2013, 2016, or Office 365 is required for preparing letters.
  • Outlook 2010 – 2016 is required for Contact Synchronization with M.S Outlook.
  • S Excel 2010, 2013, 2016, or Office 365 is required for exporting reports.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader- Payroll, Business Planner, and viewing forms require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (a higher version is recommended).
• TurboTax 2015 and 2014 (for Personal and Business)
• QuickBooks for Mac 2016
• E-Mails
  • Gmail
  • Yahoo Mail

Or other SMTP supported E-mail clients

• Internet Explorer 11
• Firewall & Antivirus

QuickBooks 2017 Desktop – Tested with the Following Firewall and Antivirus Products

• Avast
• ESET
• AVG
• Kaspersky
• Avira
• Symantec
• Malwarebytes
• Bitdefender
• McAfee
• S Security Essentials
• Windows 7 Firewall
• Windows 8.1 Firewall
• Windows Server Firewall

Those are the technical requirements for QuickBooks 2017 Desktop. That software, hardware, and operating system requirements are necessary for using QuickBooks 2017 Desktop in a smoother way.

What is Natively Installed?

Installing a system in a particular environment or system is the process of installing it in a particular environment or system. It also means that it has no requirement to run in virtual emulation software or environment.

Some people face problems using QuickBooks 2017 Desktop. They can’t find what the problem with them is. Often they are unaware that they are not providing the actual requirements. If one does not provide the right software, hardware, operating system, or even antivirus they can’t use it. So, fulfill the above requirements and access QuickBooks 2017 Desktop easily & smoothly.