Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10.0

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System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements
  • At least 2.0GHz processor for a client and 2.8 GHZ processor for a server
  • At least 512MB (more strongly recommended as file size increases) for a client
  • At least 1GB (more strongly recommended as file size increases) for a server
  • 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)
Disk Space Requirements for Additional Software
  • 150MB for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Common Language Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
  • 9MB for the QuickBooks Timer
Additional Hardware and Software Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended) or Windows Vista
  • 4X CD-ROM drive
  • Optimized for 1024x768 screen resolution, supports 800x600 using "Small fonts" setting in your Windows control panel display settings
Windows File Server Requirements

Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), 2003 Server, 2008 Server, or Windows Vista. See above operating system information for Windows service pack recommendations.

Linux File Server Requirements

Run the QuickBooks Database Server on Linux. Store your QuickBooks data on a Linux server and use QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions running on your Windows desktop client to access that data. You can utilize the server operating system of your choice to meet the needs of your business environment.38

Linux is supported for Enterprise Solutions (openSUSE 11, fedora 11, and Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition).

Click here to download the installation guide for Novell Open Workgroup Suite Small Business Edition.

For Enterprise Solutions 10.0:

For Enterprise Solutions 9.0:

For Enterprise Solutions 8.0:

For Enterprise Solutions 7.0 (Release 8 or later required):

Integration/Compatibility Requirements

QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of 3rd party applications (see http://www.marketplace.intuit.com for the most up-to-date list) in addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks. Additional RAM will enhance the use of these features:

  • Preparing letters requires Microsoft® Word 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007
  • Exporting reports requires Microsoft® Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007
  • Contact Synchronization with Microsoft® Outlook requires Outlook 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007. Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (download for free at: http://www.quickbooks.com/contact_sync)
  • Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 or later
  • Business Planner functionality requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
  • Payroll and other online features and services require Internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or Cable modem recommended)