Each individual who purchases Intuit Quick. Books is allowed to install the software on two computers for personal use. This feature is designed for people with one desktop and one portable computer but can be used on two laptops or two desktop PCs without purchasing a second license. The use of two separate computers allows users to input information at the office, for example, and then work on additional files at home.
To use Quick. Books Desktop on two different computers in different locations you will need to set up what is called Multi-User Mode. This process will require access to both computers and full administrator rights to the computer that will be storing the company files.
May 09, 2019 04:57 PM It’s nice to have you as part of the conversation. I can share some information on how to install your Quick. Books and use the Multi-user system. If you’d like to run the program in a multi-user system, you’ll need to make sure you have multiple licenses for each workstations.
One common answer is, you can use the backup data that you restore in your laptop as your medium for learning, and it will not affect the Quick. Books data in your office. Every time after installing Quick. Books on your desktop computer or laptop, it is mandatory to register or activate the software.
How do I share a QB file between two computers?
You would have to set up a multi-user environment or network, where the QB file would sit on a central server and be accessed by both computers. Most times the file cannot be accessed at the same time however. Hope that helps!
How do I share the desktop version between two computers?
Sharing the desktop version between two computers 1 From the File menu, select Utilities. 3 Click Yes on the confirmation window.