We're committed to ensuring a smooth experience with your QuickBooks Desktop updates and are here to assist you every step of the way, @Christina64. It is not the experience we wish for our valued customers. Let me guide you through some steps to help ensure a successful installation of the latest update.
Installing a new release of QuickBooks Desktop is an exciting step. This delay might occur because Microsoft Defender, or any antivirus software, could be scanning each QuickBooks program file, leading to a slower installation process.
The QuickBooks Tool Hub now features an option to exclude specific QuickBooks files, preventing Microsoft Defender from scanning them and speeding up the installation. Follow these steps to use it:
Here’s how to install it:
- Click Cancel to stop the update and close QuickBooks.
- Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub application.
- Select Installation issues.
- Hit Add Defender Exclusion.
- Restart your computer and reopen QuickBooks, then start the update.
Another solution is detailed in the article: QuickBooks Update slows at writing system registry values. If the issue continues, try the second and third solutions.
Also, I'll be sharing these resources to know the new and improved features in the latest updates to QuickBooks Desktop 2024:
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