Hi there, @LA2011.
Thanks for reaching out to the Community about your concern. I'd like to ensure that you'll be able to get past the error that you received so you can utilize QuickBooks smoothly.
Yes, you're right that it will still depend on the 32-bit and 62-bit requirements to run the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). That said, we can also perform the following troubleshooting steps to fix this issue:
To begin, download the latest QuickBooks release. This can help improve the overall performance of the software and fix known issues. Here’s how:
- Go to the Help menu at the top to choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Tap the Update Now tab to mark the box for Reset Update.
- Click on the Get Updates button to remove the previously downloaded releases.
- Hit OK to continue.
- Once completed, close and reopen your QuickBooks to kick off the installation.
Then, to ensure the application is compatible with your setup and will help avoid unexpected behavior when using it. The following links provide detailed information about the system requirements for each QuickBooks version: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2022.
If your version is compatible, you can repair Excel to resolve the problem. The repair an office application link contains detailed instructions about the process. If none of these solutions work, follow Steps 4-5 in this article to repair an office application: Fix export to Excel issues in QuickBooks Desktop.
Additionally, check out this article for more information about several Excel reports available in QuickBooks and how to generate them: Excel-based payroll reports.
Please update me on how things turn out. I'll be around to assist you if there's anything else that you need. Have a great day ahead!
