Put the Point of Sale CD in your CD-ROM drive. Close all running programs, except Windows.
This computer performs all Point of Sale activities, plus: Creates and stores the Point of Sale company data file Manages your Point of Sale registration and user licenses Connects to and exchanges data with QuickBooks accounting software In a multi-workstation environment, it must be running to use Point of Sale on any workstation New Installation To install Point of Sale on the Server Workstation: 1. 4ĥ Installing Point of Sale on the Server Workstation Choosing a Server Workstation One computer in your store must be made the Server Workstation. Likewise, the firewall included in Windows XP/ Vista/7 is detected and automatically configured when you first run Point of Sale. With the latest updates, most major software firewalls will be automatically configured to allow Point of Sale operations.
3Ĥ Start Here About Firewalls Firewalls are an important part of an overall data protection strategy. Follow the order of the tabs in this guide.
Gather the following information: The information shown for single-store installations Names, addresses and phone numbers for each store Point of Sale license number and Store Exchange communication method for the Server Workstation at each store 3. Review the information on the Multi-Store tab.
Upgrading from a Previous Version Select the Upgrade Prior Version tab for instructions specific to you New Multi-Store Installations 1.
You can still install and enter the information later. Gather the following information: Applicable sales tax rate(s) and the name of the agency to which they are paid Other helpful information to have: Names, contact information, account numbers, balances, etc., for existing vendors, customers and employees Current on-hand counts, costs and prices for existing inventory items Don t worry if you don t have all this information now. If installing on multiple workstations, ensure they are properly networked contact a qualified network technician if you need networking help If integrating with QuickBooks Accounting software, review the QuickBooks Integration tab before beginning Start Here New Single-Store Installations 1. Typically, this is done by right-clicking on the firewall icon in your task tray and selecting the option to check for updates. Next Steps 2ģ Before You Begin All Installations Ensure your workstation meets the minimum system requirements listed at the end of this guide Sign on to Windows with Administrator rights before installing Install the latest updates for your firewall software. Connect Hardware and Complete Interview DO NOT connect hardware until prompted by the Hardware Setup Wizard after installing Point of Sale! 4. You can click the Reply button below.1 QuickBooks Point of Sale 2013 User Guide 1Ģ Install and Setup Sequence 1. I'm always here to help if you need additional assistance upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop version.
You'll find links and steps on how to fix them. If you see any errors when installing the software, visit this article: Fix QuickBooks Desktop Install Errors. To move your company files to another computer, you can refer to this article for the detailed steps: Move your company files to another computer. You may find complete instructions and information in this article for your reference: Upgrade to a New QuickBooks Desktop Version. I'm adding this article to know more about this process: Create a Backup of your Company File.Īfter that, you can upgrade QuickBooks Desktop 2012 to QuickBooks Desktop 2020.
From the File menu, select Back Up Company, then Create Local Backup.
Allow me to help you from here, I'll be sharing the steps to upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop Pro.īefore upgrading your QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2012 to 2020 version, you'll need to prepare a backup file to ensure saving your data.