How To Download QuickBooks Desktop Trial Version (Free Download Links)

QuickBooks Desktop / By / March 22, 2023

It’s a wonderful idea to have a free trial of QuickBooks Desktop before making a final purchase. This article is all about how you can download and activate the QuickBooks Desktop Trial versions for Mac, Pro, Premier, and Enterprise. Make sure your computer meets all the system requirements before you go to download. Read the article and get the direct link to download the QuickBooks Desktop Trial versions. In the meanwhile, if you need instant support, contact our QuickBooks ProAdvisor by dialing this toll-free number +1-844-405-0904.

Intuit provides a free trial version of QuickBooks Desktop which is valid for 30 days. In this testing period, you can utilize all the features and jump to the final decision. You can download it from the link, provided in this article. 

When the trial version gets expired, you will have to purchase a license key in order to continue using it. 

Download QuickBooks Desktop Trial Version
Sign Up Steps for QuickBooks Trial Version

System Requirements to Download QuickBooks Desktop Trial Version

Before downloading the QuickBooks Desktop trial version, make sure your system meets the basic requirements. Here we are going to discuss the system requirements for downloading the QB Desktop trial version 2022, have a look at this.

  • Operating System for 2023: Windows 8 is no longer supported by QuickBooks 23.0
    • Windows 11, 64-bit, natively installed
    • Windows 10, all 64-bit editions, natively installed
    • Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012, Standard and Essentials
  • Operating System for 2022
    • Windows 8.1 and 10, all editions with 64-bit (it won’t run on 32-bit)
    • Windows Server (Standard and Essentials) 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, and 2012
  • Database Servers for 2023
    • Windows Server 2022, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2019, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2016, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard and Essentials
    • Windows Server 2012, Standard and Essentials
  • Database Servers: Linux
    • OpenSuse Leap 15.1, 15.2
    • Fedora 31, 32
    • Red Hat Enterprise 8 (RHEL 8)

Note: It doesn’t support window 10 S mode

  • Browser: The latest version of QuickBooks Desktop requires an internet connection and internet explorer 11 of 32-bit.
  • Hardware and Operating system: 
    • Processor: Minimum 2.4 GHz 
    • RAM: 8 GB minimum for 64-bit, 16 GB RAM is recommended
    • Server RAM: 8 GB RAM for 1.- users, 12 GB RAM for 10 users, 16 GB RAM for 15 users, and 20+ GB RAM for 20 users
    • Disk space: 2.5 GB of disk space excluding data files, 60 MB for Microsoft.NET 4.8 runtime, Additional RAM required a minimum of 4 GB, and Twice the largest file backup size + 100 MB

Note: Store QB data file in SSD drive for best performance

  • Optical drive: 4X DVD ROM drive 
  • Screen resolution: 1280 x 1024 screen resolution display or higher up to 2 extended monitors.

QuickBooks Desktop Trial for The USA

If you have a question about how to get a trial version of QuickBooks Desktop, then don’t worry. Here we have provided download links for QuickBooks Desktop Trial 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. If you are from the USA go through the link to download the free trial.

QuickBooks Desktop Trial 2023

QuickBooks Desktop Trial 2022

QuickBooks Desktop Trial 2021

QuickBooks Desktop Trial 2020

QuickBooks Desktop Trial for Canada

Download the QB Desktop Trial version for Canada and utilize it for 30 days. Choose one of the QuickBooks versions suited to your business from the list mentioned below. 

QuickBooks Desktop Trial for The UK

Here we are providing you QB Desktop trial links for the UK. QuickBooks didn’t release its 2022 trial version for the UK. Go through the link to download the free trial of earlier versions and explore the features for 30 days.

Download and Install QuickBooks Desktop for Trial

After getting the link, the next step is to download and install the QuickBooks Desktop trial version. For downloading you need the License and product number which is mentioned on the QuickBooks cover from inside and you will also receive that in email while ordering the product.

Now follow the steps to download and install.

  • After downloading the QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Premier, you need a license and product number. Use the following.
    • License Code: 0421-9621-3866-298
    • Product Code: 611951
  • After that click on the Run and then hit the Yes button that appeared in the dialogue box.
Download trial version of QuickBooks Desktop
  • Intuit Download Manager display will appear. It takes some time. After that select the done option.
Intuit Download Manager
  • After completing the download, click on the Next option in the QuickBooks Financial Software window.
  • Before proceeding further, a license agreement will appear. Read the agreement and click on the “I accept the terms of the license agreement”.
  • Click on the Next again option.
  • Enter the license and product key that you provided above. 
Mention license and product number
  • Select the recommended option and click Next.
  • Now select Install in the next window.
  • The installation process will be started through the QuickBooks Desktop Installer. It can take a few minutes. So be patient.
  • Once the installations process gets completed, hit the Open button and it will be ready for you to work.
  • If the “How QuickBooks Desktop uses your internet connection” will appear click on the OK option.

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Activate the QuickBooks Trial Version

After downloading and installing, next you need to do is activate your QuickBooks Trial version. Activate it from the following procedure and optimize it for 30 days.

  • First, select the Activate option.
Activate trial version of QuickBooks
  • Enter your email address, name, phone number, and all the required information (Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk *). After finishing go to the Next option.
Mention mendatory information while creating a new account

Note: You need to enter a company name in the company name field. If you don’t have a company name you can fill in your name.

Activate trial version of QuickBooks Desktop
Activate the QuickBooks Trial Version
  • After the activation completes, a confirm window will appear. Print or save it as a pdf file for future purposes.

Switch QuickBooks Desktop Version

You can switch to another QuickBooks version any time you wish. If your business is growing quickly, it is good to switch to the advanced version. You can upgrade or downgrade to a different version and choose according to your business needs. Let’s discuss how to switch to the QuickBooks Desktop version without uninstalling it.

  • Go to the Help menu and select Manage My License. 
  • Click Switch to and then choose the version you want to switch to.
  • Enter your new license number and product number.
  • Click on the OK button and let it start the conversion.

Once the conversion is done, QuickBooks will automatically restart and then you can enjoy your QB Desktop new version.

Toggle to Another QuickBooks Version

Intuit allows you to toggle your industry type. The feature available in the QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Accountant (QBA), Enterprise Solution Accountant (QBESA), and Enterprise Solution (QBES). 

There is a list of industry-specific editions available in QuickBooks.

  • General 
  • Accountant
  • Contractor
  • Manufacturing & Wholesale
  • Nonprofit 
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Pro (not for QBESA/QBES)

Toggle QB Desktop Premier or QB Enterprise Solutions to another edition

  • Go to the Help menu and choose to Manage My license.
  • Select Change to a Different Industry Edition.
Toggle to another QuickBooks version
  • Select one of the industry editions you want to select.

It will take some time to configure and will be re-launch in the selected version.

Toggle QB Accountant or QB Enterprise Accountant to another edition

  • Go to the File menu, then select Toggle to Another Edition.
  • Then select the edition and click on the Next option.
Select QuickBooks version you want to use.
  • Choose the Toggle option.

QuickBooks will take some time to configure and re-launch automatically.

If the edition is greyed out, then you need to repair QuickBooks to restore all damaged QuickBooks components and installation files. If the issue still persists, then use the QuickBooks Clean install tool. 

Hopefully, you find the article helpful and now you can install and activate the QuickBooks Desktop trial version. If you still have any doubts related to the topic, then feel free to contact our QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Dial our toll-free number +1-844-405-0904 and get instant support.

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