Remember that regardless of the version of Windows that you have, you can only install QuickBooks 2016 Desktop on up to two computers. However, only one user can use it per license/seat that you have and you won’t be able to run both copies simultaneously on a single license.
Let’s face it. Every computer in the whole world is not a Mac. There may be a time when you will need to use your QuickBooks company file on a Windows computer. For example, maybe you need to send your company file to your accountant who uses a Windows machine. The good news is that QuickBooks for Mac makes this potentially frustrating process easy.
QuickBooks for Mac allows you to simply save your Mac file as a Windows file to use with QuickBooks for Windows. Here are simple step by step instructions on how to make the conversion: On the Mac. In QuickBooks for Mac, that you would like to convert to a Windows file. Choose whichever is most relevant. File Save File for Accountant. File Export To QuickBooks for Windows.
Follow the on screen instructions. QuickBooks will then create a.qbb file. You can then click “Show File in Finder” to locate the file on your Mac.
On the Windows computer. In QuickBooks for Windows., choose File Open or Restore Company. Choose Restore a backup copy and follow the onscreen prompts. When asked to update the file, mark the checkbox and click Update Now. Follow the on screen instructions.