Nothing ever improves with the performance of the program.  In 1999 they told me 256MB data file is huge and I need to upgrade to Enterprise.  Really?  $2500 versus $250.  Just admit this is the same code base from the 80's and that QB Desktop needs a complete rewrite.  Your solution?  Upgrade to online edition with 1/2 the features and slower reports.  QB should be ashamed in this "update" scam.  The only thing you get for paying money every 3 years is chrome and lipstick.  You can cover the pig with glitter and lipstick, but its still a pig.