Friday, April 12, 2013

Should QuickBooks Updates Be Installed?


When you open QuickBooks you may see a message that says, “QuickBooks has recently downloaded the Rxx update. Would you like QuickBooks to install this update now?”

According to QuickBooks, "Periodically, updates to the QuickBooks software are available for download externally (by way of the quickbooks.com website) or internally through your software. These updates, also referred to as maintenance releases or patches, improve program functionality and fix known issues with the software."


In other words there maybe some issues with the software that you have not experienced yet, but the team at QuickBooks is aware of the problem and have updated the software to resolve the problem.

These updates do not cost you money. You should always install the update as soon as possible. Sometimes the update may require you to restart your computer, so plan accordingly. If you have QuickBooks installed on several computers and use the file in Multi-User mode, each computer will need to install the update.

Do not be afraid to install the update...be afraid NOT to!

--Rhonda H. Smith
Your QuickBooks Coach
www.yourquickbookscoach.com