QuickBooks Compatibility with Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft has recently released a new operating system, Windows Vista™, which significantly changes how some software will run.
QuickBooks 2006 and earlier versions were developed and released before the introduction of Windows Vista, and as a result, these versions may be adversely affected when used on a computer running Windows Vista. The new operating system will affect Simple Start, Basic, Pro, Premier, and Point of Sale, as well as other QuickBooks products and services, including QuickBooks Payroll.
QuickBooks Payroll Services (Standard, Enhanced, and Assisted) will work on a computer running Windows Vista only if you use QuickBooks 2007 or QuickBooks Enterprise 7.0 versions. Payroll services will not download or work properly if you use earlier versions of QuickBooks on Windows Vista (even if you are a Windows administrator and running in XP-compatibility mode). In such cases, Intuit will not be able to provide work-arounds or support for payroll service issues.
We recognize that your QuickBooks software is an important business tool, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
To stay up and running on QuickBooks:
If you do not upgrade to Windows Vista
No action is required. If you plan to stay with your existing Windows operating system (such as Windows XP or Windows 2000), you can continue to use your current QuickBooks products.
If you choose to upgrade to Windows Vista
We recommend that you use QuickBooks 2007 (and Point of Sale v6.0, if applicable). QuickBooks 2007 is the only version of the software built to run on the new Windows Vista operating system. For more information about QuickBooks 2007, visit www.quickbooks.com.
To learn more about your options for running QuickBooks products on Windows Vista, please visit the QuickBooks Windows Vista Resource Center at www.quickbooks.com/support/vista. You'll find detailed instructions on how to use QuickBooks while you consider the transition to Windows Vista.
QuickBooks Payroll Bulletin Editor: Lise Quintana Publisher: Intuit
We welcome your suggestions and feedback! Unfortunately, we cannot respond to requests for change of address, technical support, or sales information.
E-mail us at payroll_editor@intuit.com
The information contained in the QuickBooks Payroll Bulletin is meant to provide general information about the payroll process and is not intended to provide tax or legal advice. Always consult your tax professional when preparing tax documents.
