Software updates apply the latest security patches, advanced features, bug fixes, and other updates to your QuickBooks or any other application you use. In short, getting updates is important for a seamless experience. Intuit constantly releases updates to ensure your data security and software advancement.

Once you update QuickBooks Desktop, it automatically fixes the associated issues that might be hampering the program's normal functioning. This detailed blog walks you through how to download the most recent version of QuickBooks on Windows and Mac. Let's read this blog in detail to ensure quicker performance with QuickBooks.

Check the Available QuickBooks Versions and Releases

Intuit ensures you use an up-to-date QuickBooks with the latest security patches, features, and bug fixes. When you apply these updates to the program, you can enjoy the enhanced security and improved software features. Let's see the latest released notes for QuickBooks Desktop to make sure that you use the most recent version of the software.
For Windows:
The following versions of QuickBooks Desktop for Windows are available:

• QuickBooks 2024 R8_37
• QuickBooks 2023 R14_27
• QuickBooks 2022 R17_24

Here’s how to check which QuickBooks version you use:

• On your PC, launch QuickBooks Desktop.
• Launch the Product Information window by pressing F2 or Ctrl+1 keys together.
• On the window, see which version you use from the bottom of your screen.

For Mac:

QuickBooks Desktop for Mac is available as a release:

• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2024 R4
• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2023 R7
• QuickBooks Mac Plus 2022 R12

Let’s check the release note of QuickBooks you use:

• Open QuickBooks Desktop on Mac.
• Launch the Product Information window by pressing the Command+1 Keys together.
• Check which QuickBooks version you use under the Product License section.

Get the QuickBooks Updates Automatically

Updates are automatically downloaded by QuickBooks as soon as Intuit releases a new version. The main status bar in the upper right corner will display the update's availability status after it has finished downloading. You can also automatically install the downloaded updates by restarting your QuickBooks software while keeping the computer or system turned on.

The procedures listed below can also be used to manually install the updates:

• Navigate at the top right corner of the status bar on your screen and select Update available.
• Hit on Install now to get the updates.
• Wait until the updates are getting installed, it may take some extra time than expected.
• Open your QuickBooks Desktop once the installation is completed.