Without a doubt, QuickBooks is a great accounting software, although many times users face errors and problems while they are working on QuickBooks. So, during such times when the users encounter any error within the QuickBooks application, the first solution is to Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. So, in this blog, we are going to learn the steps to do so. Stick to the blog till the very end to understand the same. 

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Why do you Need to Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop?

There could be ample reasons why a need to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop would arise. The reasons are as follows- 

1. To fix issues within the QuickBooks application itself.
2. There might be compatibility issues with your version of the QuickBooks application and Windows.
3. To utilize the Clean Install Tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
4. You are willing to move the QuickBooks application to a new computer system.

Things to Keep in Mind Before Reinstalling QuickBooks

In this section, we are going to talk about the things that must be taken into consideration by the user before performing the reinstallation process of the QuickBooks application. The things are as follows-

1. Make sure to back up all your company files to avoid any data loss.
2. Keep the important information such as the product and the license number handy, so that it can be easily accessed by you, whenever it is required.
3. Turn off the anti-virus software on your computer system, as there might be a possibility that the installation can get hampered due to the anti-virus software.

How to Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop? 

In this part, we are going to see the detailed steps to Uninstall and Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. The steps to do so are as follows- 

• Step 1 – Removing the QuickBooks application 

The steps for removing the QuickBooks application are as follows-

1. The first step is to go to the Start menu and look for the option Control Panel in the search bar.
2. In the second step, after you have come to the Control Panel, choose the option of Programs and Features or Uninstall a Program.
3. In this step, choose QuickBooks from the list of programs you want to uninstall.

In the last step, select the option  Uninstall/Change, Remove, and then click on Next. 

Step 2 – Reinstallation of QuickBooks 

The steps to reinstall QuickBooks are as follows-

1. Be sure that you download the version of QuickBooks that is supported by your version of Windows.
2. After downloading the installer file, you should save it somewhere where it is easily accessible. Please keep your license number handy so that you do not waste time afterwards looking for it.
3. Now, in the third step, open the downloaded file named Setup.exe.
4. Now, follow the on-screen instructions, make sure to accept the software license agreement, and then click Continue.  
5. Now, fill in your product details and license number and click on Next. 
6. Follow the instructions that are displayed on your screen and choose the right option for you to install QuickBooks.

Conclusion 

This is the end of this blog. In this blog, we have properly covered how to reinstall QuickBooks Desktop. In case you still have any doubts about how to do it, please call our BizBooks Experts at our toll-free numbers for assistance throughout the day. We will be happy to assist you.