QuickBooks 2018 Discontinued – Don’t Panic! Here’s What to Do

QuickBooks Desktop versions come with three-year software support from Intuit that entitles its users to live technical assistance, security patches, software updates, and many other benefits. Every year at the end of May, Intuit implements a service discontinuation policy that translates to the expiration of a QuickBooks product version. With the launch of QuickBooks Desktop 2021, the sun seems real low for QuickBooks Desktop 2018, which will be set officially on May 31, 2021. It means that the plug of entitlements that the QB Desktop 2018 users have got until now will be pulled back by Intuit, and they will be asked to upgrade their QuickBooks versions. So the million-dollar question needs to be raised- “Do you really have to upgrade?” or “Even after the QuickBooks 2018 discontinued, can you still use it?”. In the blog below, we will answer general questions that the readers must have about software discontinuation. Things to Consider While Upgrading to Higher Versions of the QuickBooks It is highly unlikely that the computer system running the QuickBooks 2018 would be able to efficiently run the higher versions of the QuickBooks with the same specifications. So, make sure to check the system requirements in advance for the QuickBooks version you want to upgrade to and check whether your system is meeting the minimum criteria or not. The upgrade process is short and can be completed within an hour. After downloading the upgraded version, the installation part is a bit tricky, and you may need some support from an expert to install the new QuickBooks Desktop correctly. Call on the helpline number (801)-882-2349 anytime to get immediate on-the-call assistance on the installation process. To work with the new QB software, you would be prompted to convert your company file data. Make sure to verify the company to check for any discrepancies or data corruption that could raise problems during the conversion. After verifying the data, if no anomalies are found in the company file, create a backup.