Switching from PC to Mac
I am switching from a PC to a Mac computer, what steps do I need to do in order to switch my books.
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01/14/10 9:57am PST
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Debi Calvet
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01/16/10 10:33am PST
Vicki, two questions:
- Which version of QuickBooks for Windows do you currently use?
- Will you be using QuickBooks 2010 for Mac on your new Mac? QB 2010 for Mac requires an Intel-based Mac and OS X Leopard (10.5.7 or higher, I believe) or OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.x).
Debi Calvet, former business owner & long-time QuickBooks for Mac user
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01/21/10 6:58pm PST
First, you should be sure that you are not using any features that Pro 2009 Windows supports that are not included in the Mac product. See this comparison grid:
quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/quickbooks-comparison-chart.jsp
as well as this 'Switching' page:
quickbooks.intuit.com/product/accounting-software/mac-accounting-software.jsp
(particularly the "Why Stick with Windows?" section)
If none of the 'missing' features is essential to you, then transfer your data by saving it from Pro Windows via the File > Utilities > Copy Company File for Quickbooks Mac command which will create a MAC qbb file that you can then open on the Mac. Details are in the in-product help, and also this PDF (page 2 - which works with QB Windows 2008, 2009 and 2010):
http-download.intuit.com/http.intuit/CMO/quickbooks/mac/316329-f1_datashare.pdf
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01/24/10 5:57am PST
I have the same problem but I'm on QB Pro 2001. Can I download a free trial to convert my PC files first, then move them to Mac?
Debi Calvet
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01/24/10 10:39am PST
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OhioLiz, see this KB article:
Debi Calvet, former business owner & long-time QuickBooks for Mac user
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