QuickBooks System requirements 2011
System Requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2016 (Canada only)
Hardware and operating system requirements (client and server)
2.4 GHz processor minimum4 GB RAM minimum, 8GB RAM RecommendedServer RAM Requirements: 0-5 Users: 8GB RAM10+ Users: 12GB RAM15+ Users: 16GB RAM20+ Users 20+GB RAM4x CD-ROM drive required for CD installationsDisplay optimized for 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher with up to 2 Extended monitorsBest optimized for Default DPI setting (96 DPI or 100%). Additionally, medium DPI (120 DPI or 110%) is supported to ensure an optimal experience for 110% scaling.Internet access is requiredWindows:Administrator Rights required for the server computer when hosting Multi-User AccessNatively installed
Note: Natively installed means it was installed on a particular system or environment that it was designed for. This also means that it doesn't need to run in a virtual environment or emulation software.Disk space requirements:2.5 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)Additional software: 250 MB for Microsoft .NET 4.0 Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks Desktop CDAdditional requirements for Intuit Data Protect in QuickBooks Desktop Connected Services offeringsRequire minimum 2.0 GB RamTwice the size of the largest File set to back up + 100MB or twice the size to restore. The space is only required from the work folder LocalApplicationData+”Intuit\Intuit Data Protect"
Software compatibility
QuickBooks Desktop is capable of integrating with hundreds of third-party applications. The following integrations are provided with QuickBooks Desktop; additional RAM will enhance the use of these features. See Intuit Marketplace for the most up-to-date list.
Microsoft Office:Office 2016 (including Outlook 2016) both on 32 and 64-bitImportant: Only QuickBooks Desktop Pro/Premier 2016 R7 and later and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 16.0 R7 and later are compatible with Office 2016.Office 2010 and Office 2016/365 (including Outlook 2010 and Outlook 2016) both on 32 and 64 bit. (Note: Office 365 is only supported when it is locally installed, not the web version.)Preparing letters requires Microsoft Word 2016, 2010, or 2007 (32 bit)Exporting reports requires Microsoft Excel 2016, 2010, or 2007.Contact Synchronization with Microsoft Outlook requires Outlook 2016, 2010, or 2007.Adobe Acrobat Reader: Business Planner functionality and viewing forms requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later.Payroll and other online features and services requires Internet access with at least a 56 Kbps connection speed (DSL or cable modem recommended).TurboTax 2016 and 2014 (Personal and Business)Pro-Series tax years 2016 and 2014.
