The upgrade process is simple and will only take just a few minutes, Windemup. I'll walk you through a detailed solution to help you navigate past the system registry values step and complete the upgrade successfully.

Our engineers discovered that the delay was caused by the real-time scanning feature of Microsoft Windows Defender. QuickBooks updates require changes to the operating system registry, which Windows Defender closely monitors as part of its security protocols.

To resolve this issue, our engineers have developed a specialized tool that creates an exception in Windows Defender. This instructs Windows to permit the necessary changes, enabling it to trust QuickBooks’ modifications and ensuring smoother updates.

You can easily access and use this tool through the QuickBooks Tool Hub. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you:

1. Click the Cancel button to stop the update and close the software.
2. Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub application.
3. Open it and proceed to the Installation issues menu.
4. Click Add Defender Exclusion.
5. Make sure to restart your computer to apply the exemption.
6. Reopen the software and start the update.

For more information and additional troubleshooting steps, please refer to this article: QuickBooks Update slows at writing system registry values.

Lastly, you may want to consider bookmarking these articles in case you might need them:

• Update your company files to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop
• New and improved features in QuickBooks Desktop Plus 2024

Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or need further assistance using this tool or updating the software. We're here to ensure that your QuickBooks experience is smooth, allowing you to concentrate on what matters most, growing your business.