Yes, totally ridic!  I'm already on 2024 and it does the same thing, whether I'm trying to print a report, backup, generate a check.  Mine started when I went from disc to download, (forced) in 2020.  Its def the program, as I had downloaded the 2020 software to a brand new computer that had no other programs loaded.  They want to try to get you to go over to online, don't do it!  I'm staying with Desktop Pro Plus as irritating as it is.