Popular retail management tool QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) lets companies handle customer
data, inventory, and sales. Users sometimes may run into technical problems, nevertheless, which
call for a fresh installation of the program. To fix software incompatibilities and performance
problems, a clean reinstall entails totally deleting QuickBooks POS and then reinstalling a new copy.
This is a detailed walk-through instruction for a desktop QuickBooks POS clean reinstall.
Creating a backup of your business file can help to avoid data loss even before you start the
uninstallation. Proceed as follows:
- 1. Open QuickBooks Point of Sale.
- 2. Under File > Back Up Data, click.
- 3. Choose a safe folder—e.g., external disk or cloud storage—then choose Backup to another location.
- 4. Click Backup to guarantee the operation finishes satisfactorily.
Step 2: Uninstall QuickBooks Point of Sale
To get the present QuickBooks POS installation removed:
- 1. Verify no background processes are running by closely reviewing QuickBooks Point of Sale.
- 2. Press Enter after entering appwiz.cpl and Press Windows + R.
- 3. Find Quick Books Point of Sale among the installed software list.
- 4. Right-click it to choose Uninstall.
- 5. Finish the uninstallation according to the on-screen directions.
Step 3: Rename POS Installation Folders
Renaming the installation directories guarantees that the new installation is free from any last bits.
- 1. Navigate to the following locations:
- o C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale XX (XX represents the version number)
- o C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale XX
- o C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks Point of Sale XX
- 2. Right-click every folder and rename it—that is, add. Old at the end of the folder name.
Step 4: Reinstall QuickBooks Point of Sale
Either utilize the installation CD or download the most recent QuickBooks POS edition straight from
the Intuit official website.
- 1. Run the on-screen instructions and the setup.exe file as advised.
- 2. Accept the licensing agreement then choose the appropriate edition—Single or Multi-User mode.
- 3. Upon prompted entry, enter your license and product number.
- 4. Finish the installation and, should needed, restart your computer.
Step 5: Restore Your Company File
Restored your Backup after the installation is finished:
- 1. Open QuickBooks POS.
- 2. Click File > Restored Data.
- 3. Choose the backup file after browsing to the place for it.
- 4. Restoring your corporate data follows on-screen directions.
Step 6: Update QuickBooks Point of Sale
- 1. Update Quick Books POS to guarantee the most recent security updates and bug repairs:
- 2. Open QuickBooks POS, then visit Help > Check for Software Updates.
- 3. Click Update Now should updates be available.
- 4. Restart QuickBooks POS after the implementation of the Update.
Step 7: Reactivate and Reconnect Devices
- 1. Reconfigure barcode scanners, receipt printers, or payment processors depending on what you use:
- 2. Connect devices and make sure drivers are correctly set up.
- 3. Open QuickBooks POS, then visit File > Hardware Setup Wizard.
- 4. Set up every gadget according to the instructions.
Conclusion
Resolving difficulties like performance concerns, damaged data, and program incompatibilities
requires a thorough installation of QuickBooks POS for desktops. Following this detailed approach
guarantees a fresh installation and helps you to save critical company data. Keep your QuickBooks
POS current for maximum performance and always remember to Backup your information before
moving further.
