We tried the VM way, but then lost ability to send reports to excel (for manipulations that QB's can't do).  Also couldn't print, but that's because we didn't install a printer driver in the VM.  

However, if we have to install Excel and printer drivers (and outlook to send invoices or whatever from QB's), then it defeats the purpose.  

I lost almost a full day's work setting up the VM only to find these limitations.

BTW, I am not IT savvy, so someone who understands VM's probably could set things up a lot faster...

Come on, Quickbooks!  We're now paying MONTHLY for this crap to keep happening?  4 pages of upset users, time to find a fix!