Thanks for joining this thread, TSOSNJ.
QuickBooks receives updates regularly to give you a better experience and fix issues that arise with the product. If you have automatic updates turned on, they'll be downloaded for you. This can be bypassed by turning off the automated feature.
Here's how:
- In your top menu bar, go to Help.
- Choose Update QuickBooks.
- Access the Options tab.
- Set your Automatic Update setting to No.
- Select Save.
As for upgrading, there's no forced upgrades. You can upgrade when you choose to. QuickBooks 2019 is still supported and will continue to have access to add-on services until further notice. You can stay up-to-date Intuit's service discontinuation policy and upgrade information by reviewing the following article: Service discontinuation policy & upgrade information
I've additionally included a detailed resource about performing manual updates that may come in handy moving forward: Update QuickBooks to its latest release
Please feel welcome to send a reply if there's any questions. Have a great day!
