QuickBooks 2017 has been released. Through this release, QuickBooks Support is announcing mandatory system requirements that are supported by QuickBooks for Desktop Pro/Premier 2017. System requirements include all relevant details that are needed to ensure that your computer’s OS, software, and hardware meets the minimal necessities required for your QuickBooks desktop version. Operating Systems Requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1 (Update 1), and Windows 7 SP1 will only support QB 2017 if all latest editions were natively installed including 64-bit. Other than this, it is also supported by Windows Server 2008 and 2012 with R2.
Database Servers Requirements:
For Linux: If you are using QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, then installation will be supported by Red Hat 7 with Update 2, Fedora 23, and OpenSuse 42.1.
For Windows: QuickBooks 2017 for the desktop will be supported by Windows Server 2012 and 2008 with R2. On the other hand, Windows 8.1 with Update 1 or Windows 7 with SP1 will only support Professional as well as Enterprise versions, only if they are natively installed. QuickBooks 2017 doesn’t support 2011’s Windows Home Server Edition. It’s come under drawbacks for this release.
Here, the term natively means that the version will install on a specific system or environment that is was designed for. Additionally, it also indicates that the version doesn’t need to run in an emulated software platform or any virtual medium.
Hardware and OS Requirements for Client and Server:
In order to run QuickBooks 2017 on your system, you must have a processor of 2.4 GHz, minimum RAM of 4 GB.In case you are using a server, then your RAM requirements depend on the number of users that are associated with the product. QuickBooks support experts recommend RAM of 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 20+ GB for 5 users, more than 10 users, more than 15 users, more than 20 users respectively. Those users who are using systems with default DPI settings, good news for you, as QuickBooks 2017 is better optimized for such computers.
Software Compatibility:
QuickBooks allows proficient integration of multiple third-party applications. After referring the Authorized marketplace for the latest list, QuickBooks technical Support experts recommend following integration that supports QB 2017 in the association of additional RAM.
• It endorses MS Office 2016 with appropriate synchronization of Outlook 2016 both on 64 and 32-bit respectively.
• It validates 2014 and 2015 version of Turbo Tax, Pro Series tax years and Lacerte for both Business and Personal purposes.
• It supports SMTP E-mail clients including Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
• It is also bracing IE 11, QB for Mac 2016, QBPOS 2015 from V12.0 to V10.0.
That’s all with the system requirements that are needed for successful installation of the desktop version of QuickBooks 2017. Still facing issues with the installation of this latest QB version? Contact us via QuickBooks help number@1-877-227-2303 to avail 24/7 assistance from certified advisors.