One of the major reasons why you might want to hire a reliable support specialist to help you with every little aspect of QuickBooks is that even the QuickBooks setup process itself is quite complicated, involving a comprehensive set of steps before you’ll be ready to use the software.
Aside from determining whether your computers and devices can run the various QuickBooks applications in the first place, your support expert will also have to make sure your installation is properly registered, and that all information on the company, multiple users and inventory data is transferred to the application’s databases.
Hardware and Software Requirements
In terms of hardware, the current versions of QuickBooks require a fairly advanced system, with 2-2.4Ghz of processing speed, 1-2 GB of RAM, and at least 3 GB of disk space. Also, while the software does run under Windows XP, experts often recommend that Windows Vista or 7 be used to avoid most issues that would require troubleshooting.
For multiuser setup and installing QuickBooks on a server, you might also require a newer Windows Server installation, and the use of Linux is only supported by QuickBooks Enterprise.
It is extremely important to know all these details before purchasing QuickBooks, since owning low end computers or having all your computers running Linux will not allow you to run the software without a complete system upgrade and reinstall.
The Setup, Configuration and Registration Process
The QuickBooks setup procedures themselves are not too complex. After either running the setup file from the installation CD or from your download folder, you simply need to follow a few straightforward instructions, and if all goes well, you’ll have a ready to use QuickBooks installation on your hard drive.
On the other hand, the registration and configuration tasks required to get everything running smoothly and being suited to your company’s demands may be far more difficult.
The registration process is fairly easy as long as you’ve already purchased a QuickBooks license. Otherwise, the software will stop running after 30 days. It’s very crucial to ask your QuickBooks support specialist about adding multiple users and how to update your license information, as that process will require some additional knowledge.
In configuring QuickBooks, you will need the support of a licensed QuickBooks expert who knows how to guide you through anything from the update of your company file, to the integration of your existing accounts and user data, or the proper installation and integration of various add-ons that you’ll have to use later on.
Completing Your Installation with a Reliable Support Expert
Although parts of the installation process may be quite straightforward, you can’t really start using QuickBooks before it’s properly set up on each device you’re planning to use and with all the updated information and data of your company.
With the help of Deret Financial Services, you can get through the complete set of setup procedures without any headaches or difficulties. Our highly efficient and friendly technical experts can show up on site to direct you or complete the QuickBooks setup for you in no time at all, assisting you and your staff in getting started and using the software as quickly as possible. Call us at 561-252-0136 for a free consultation. Quickbooks Set Up