- Installing QuickBooks from a download
Installing QuickBooks from a download
You can download QuickBooks by clicking the links below. You must have your original install codes to be able to install using these download links. You would have received these when you originally purchased QuickBooks. Where can I find my install codes?
When you install QuickBooks using these download links, the Adobe Reader and QuickBooks Timer are not installed. Read this faq if you want more information on how to receive these programs.
To download and install:
- Click the link for your program on this page.
- When the File Download window appears, click Save (do not click Open).
- Save the file to a location that is easy to find, such as your desktop.
- Double-click the file you downloaded to start unpacking the files.
- Click Next to unpack the installation files.
- The installation will begin automatically after the files have been extracted.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
- When the installation is complete, open the software using the desktop shortcut.
The 2012 link will download a small Download Manager file. After downloading that file, double-click it to download the full QuickBooks application installer.
Trial Versions:
If you are reinstalling QuickBooks, make sure you install the latest product updates available. QuickBooks will prompt you to download any new updates once the program is finished the initial install.
The 2010 link will download a small Download Manager file. After downloading that file, double-click it to download the full QuickBooks application installer.
- SimpleStart (428 MB)
- Pro and Premier (428 MB)
If you are reinstalling QuickBooks, make sure you install the latest product updates available. QuickBooks will prompt you to download any new updates once the program is finished the initial install.
Go here to get the latest updates for your version.
These 2008 links download a small Download Manager file. After downloading that file, double-click it to download the full QuickBooks application installer.
- SimpleStart (321 MB)
- Pro & Premier (322 MB)
If you are reinstalling QuickBooks, make sure you install the latest product updates available. QuickBooks will prompt you to download any new updates once the program is finished the initial install.
These 2006 links download a small Download Manager file. After downloading that file, double-click it to download the full QuickBooks application installer.
- SimpleStart (132 MB)
- Pro & Premier (not available)

