What are the system requirements for QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

The current system requirements and technical specifications for QuickBooks Enterprise 2023 are listed below.  These requirements can change from time to time so if you would like to make sure that you have the latest data, please call us at 866-949-7267 and we can make sure that you have the most up-to-date information.

System requirements

  • Windows 10 (64 bit), or Windows 11, update/version supported by Microsoft. Windows 8.1 and Linux are not supported.
  • Server: Windows Server 2012 (or R2), 2016, 2019, or 2022 (Regular or Small Business Server)
  • 2.4 GHz processor
  • Client RAM: 8 GB RAM; 16 GB recommended
  • Server RAM (for multi-user support): 8 GB (5 users); 12 GB (10 users); 16 GB (15 users); 20 GB (20+ users)
  • 2.5 GB disk space recommended (additional space required for data files); Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimal performance
  • Enterprise subscriptions, payroll, and online features require Internet access
  • QuickBooks Desktop App is included with Desktop subscriptions. Must be installed on a camera-enabled mobile device using Android 6.0 or iOS 12 or later.
  • Product registration required
  • Optimized for 1280×1024 screen resolution or higher. Supports one Workstation Monitor, plus up to 2 extended monitors. Optimized for Default DPI settings.

Integration with other software

  • Microsoft Word and Excel integration requires Office 2013-2021, or Microsoft 365 (32 and 64 bit)
  • E-mail Estimates, Invoices, and other forms with Microsoft Outlook 2013-2019, Microsoft 365, GmailTM, and Outlook.com®, other SMTP-supporting e-mail clients. Integration with QuickBooks POS 19.0.
  • Transfer data from Quicken 2016-2022, QuickBooks Mac/Plus 2016-2023 (US only), Microsoft Excel 2013-2021, Microsoft 365 (32 or 64 bit)

Browser requirement

  • Google Chrome

Data management

  • Uses AES-1288 for data encryption for all PCI and PII data

Operational security

  • PCI PA-DSS certified, assessed annually as a payment application
  • Remainder is not applicable as the program is installed in the customer environment and no data is stored on Intuit systems

If you have questions on QuickBooks system requirements or anything related to QuickBooks Enterprise, just give our experts a call at 866-949-7267 and we can help.  If you would like to try QuickBooks Enterprise free for 30 days, just click the free trial link below, and we will send you a full-access copy so that you can test drive it for yourself.