QuickBooks Pro 2008 [OLD VERSION]

I purchased QuickBooks Pro 2008 several months ago, because it is supposed 2 be the best out there 4 small businesses. I have been trying since then 2 get it 2 work -- without any success. Each time I tried an installation, something else would go wrong. I would give up in frustration, uninstall & clean my registry 2 remove all traces, & set it aside 2 try again later, only 2 find yet another problem the next time I attempted an install.

I am not a computer novice... I have been in tech support in the past & consider myself a pretty savvy user. I've tried 2 install the program on two different Vista computers (it is supposed 2 be 100% Vista compatible), & have received everything from .NET errors 2 the inability of the install 2 find Flash 8 on my system (I did have Flash 9 at the time). So I removed Flash 9, installed Flash 8, got the .NET stuff working, followed every guideline & help I could find at quickbooks.com/support, & prepared myself 2 try again.

This most recent time I bypassed Flash detection in the install, & it seemed at least 2 finally install successfully -- but when I tried 2 launch the program I got "Unrecoverable Error Code: 00000 38772" & it crashed again.

Parallel 2 all these installation attempts, I've also been on a fruitless search 2 find a tech support phone number 2 call somebody. They do have a contact form on their website & will give you a Case ID number, but here's a tip: Don't try it with Firefox. The form only works with Internet Explorer. So I finally got through, spent more than half an hour on the phone with India, experiencing what another reviewer wrote about repeated "please hold" & "please wait while I check that" comments, only 2 be told that he did not have any record of the error code I received, & I would have 2 "subscribe" 2 their tech support service in order 4 him 2 help me further.

That's it -- I'm finished, & I'm going back 2 Quicken, which has never failed me. So, anybody want an unregistered copy of QuickBooks Pro? It's only slightly damaged from my throwing it against the wall a few times.

Ordered this CD on line with no hassle. Very easy. CD came within a few days & have been using it 4 the past month with no problems.
Seller was very quick 2 get it out 2 me & it got here in good shape.

It's getting harder & harder 2 find product reviews on Amazon. I had 2 scroll down almost 3 pages of Intuit plugging & product description just 2 find the first review. Apparently, Amazon seems 2 be forgetting a little bit just what made it so popular.

In any event, I'll keep it short. I ordered Quickbooks Pro 2008 & installed it. And, at the end of the install process, what do you think pops up? A window asking me 2 call Intuit. Yes, I could NOT USE the software that I PAID FOR without calling Intuit ON THE PHONE & registering my product only after giving them all sorts of information about myself AND MY BUSINESS!!!

I called & quickly told them that I was sending the software back. I think I spoke 2 someone in India or something.

I'll go & find accounting software that doesn't require me calling the company & giving all sorts of personal information about myself & my business.

I was forced 2 upgrade 2 2008 or I would no longer be able 2 get payroll updates or email invoices. Despite paying each year 4 a payroll subscription on top of paying 4 the 2008 upgrade I did not need or want, I can not email invoices, can only print sometimes, & the payroll function malfunctioned & paid all of my employees their gross earnings without taking out any taxes. Was unable 2 get any support. They wanted 2 charge me 2 talk 2 someone even though it was their own product that was broken. I have lost thousands of dollars in unbillable time spent cleaning up their mess & now have 2 find another way 2 send my invoices. THIS COMPANY DESERVES TO GO BANKRUPT - THEY SUCK IN EVERY WAY.

I have used Quickbooks software since their 1999 version & this 2008 Pro version is, by far, the worst software version they have created & possibly the worst software nightmare out there. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!! They have errors that have been there since 2007 when the software was released that they have done nothing 2 fix & obviously never plan 2 fix in any manner. They're too focused on making the next year's version & charging you even more money 4 it. The past two years, 2007 & 2008, have had so many problems that it isn't even funny & all you get is a message 4 months saying that they are "aware of the problem & working on a solution". Then if you call support they don't even know what 2 do...I know more of their program than their own support personnel do. Will be looking at buying a competitor's software 2 replace Quickbooks on 3 companies that I do books for. Intuit has had more than there fair share of chances 2 improve their product & it just keeps getting worse.

QuickBooks Pro Edition 2008 makes accounting easy with tools 2 organize your finances all in one place. Complete tasks like payroll, invoicing, bill tracking & check-writing. With one click, view past-due invoices or overdue bills. Or instantly see your entire account history with any customer or vendor. With QuickBooks Pro, you'll spend less time on routine tasks & more time on business!

QuickBooks Pro Edition 2008 makes accounting easy with tools 2 organize your finances all in one place. Complete tasks like payroll1, invoicing, bill tracking & check-writing. With one click, view past-due invoices or overdue bills. Or instantly see your entire account history with any customer or vendor.

Easily track sales & expenses. Quickly create your own professional-looking custom forms such as customer estimated, invoices & reports by using any of the over 100 included templates. Share your data with programs like Word & Excel.

With QuickBooks Pro, you’ll spend less time on routine tasks & more time on business.

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Answer a few basic questions, & get a customized setup you can change at any time.

Robust new Help functionality allows you 2 find the information you need quickly & easily.

Easily Get Started

IMPROVED! Import Data from Excel
Excel templates make it easy 4 you 2 import your existing customers, vendors, or product information into QuickBooks. You can also assign each column in your existing Excel spreadsheet 2 a corresponding QuickBooks column. Save these settings 2 use again the next time you want 2 pull in data. You can even preview your data before you transfer it.

Import Data from Quicken, Peachtree, & Microsoft Office Accounting
Access the Quicken conversion tool in QuickBooks 2 convert your data from Quicken 1998 through 2007. If you are currently running your business using Peachtree 2001-2008, Microsoft Small Business Accounting 2006, & Microsoft Office Accounting/ Office Accounting Express, you can also easily convert your data into QuickBooks 2008.

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Answer a few basic questions, & get a customized setup you can change at any time.

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Learn QuickBooks skills as you need them--in your own time, at your own pace. The built-in Learning Center offers short tutorials on basic & advanced features 2 help you get the most out of QuickBooks.

Upgrade your QuickBooks effortlessly
Easily transfer your existing data file into QuickBooks 2008. Your company file & preferences will transfer automatically. In just a few steps, you can start working in QuickBooks using your information, including customer lists, vendor lists, balances, & inventory lists.

Get Help When You Need It

NEW! Find Answers Fast
Robust new Help functionality allows you 2 find the information you need quickly & easily as you work in QuickBooks, so you can get back 2 business. You'll find answers 2 most questions in QuickBooks in-product onscreen Help. Type a question, choose from a list of topics, or search by keyword.

Enjoy Free QuickBooks support included 4 30 days from registration 4 questions submitted online
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Tap into the knowledge of the QuickBooks User Community
Visit the QuickBooks User Community 2 connect with other QuickBooks users & experts 2 ask questions & share advice. Search or browse through a variety of discussion topics or post your own question.

Choose from dozens of pre-designed QuickBooks templates, or send the key invoice data 2 a customizable Microsoft Word document.

Use your existing e-mail address 2 send invoices, statements, estimates, sales receipts, purchase orders, reports, & pay stubs from your QuickBooks 2 your customers, vendors, employees, & accountant.

Save Time on Everyday Tasks

Easily track & pay bills; set due date reminders
Record bills as they arrive directly from the QuickBooks homepage. Never mistakenly miss a bill due date--QuickBooks will alert you with due date reminders. And when you are ready 2 pay bills, QuickBooks shows you all bills that are outstanding.

Track inventory assemblies & finished goods
Let QuickBooks track your raw materials & finished goods 2 avoid overbuying & backorders. Combine them in the appropriate quantities 2 create "finished goods" items. Each time you log a sale or complete a work order, QuickBooks deducts materials as it increases finished goods. Instantly see how many assemblies you can build with current stock.

Quickly create estimates & invoices
When it's time 2 bill your customer, turn any estimate into an invoice with one click. Choose from dozens of pre-designed QuickBooks templates, or send the key invoice data 2 a customizable Microsoft Word document.

NEW! Send estimates, invoices & reports directly from QuickBooks using MS Outlook or Outlook Express
Use your existing e-mail address 2 send invoices, statements, estimates, sales receipts, purchase orders, reports, & pay stubs from your QuickBooks 2 your customers, vendors, employees, & accountant.

Download credit card & bank statements
Download cleared checks, deposits, & credit card transactions into QuickBooks 2 save time on data entry & reconciliation.

See contact information & complete transaction history 4 any customer with Customer Center.

Select any vendor 2 see purchase orders, bills, & payments with Vendor Center.

See contact information 4 any employee & a complete list of checks paid in Employee Center.

Stay Organized & on Top of Your Business

Organize data all in one place with Customer, Vendor, & Employee Centers

• Customer Center
  Follow up on past-due accounts & answer customer requests faster. See contact information & complete transaction history 4 any customer.
• Vendor Center
  Select any vendor 2 see purchase orders, bills, & payments. Check your account status 2 avoid incurring late charges. Initiate new payments or purchase orders with one click.
• Employee Center
  See contact information 4 any employee & a complete list of checks paid.

Track sales, sales taxes, & customer payments
Easily record sales & create sales receipts 4 your customers. Set up sales tax codes, & QuickBooks will automatically charge sales tax on all invoices, sales receipts, & other sales forms. When it's time 2 pay sales tax 2 your local sales tax board, QuickBooks will also help you figure out how much you owe.

Track employee time & expenses 2 bill clients
Track time by employee, service, & customer with timesheets in QuickBooks. When you select a client 2 bill, QuickBooks automatically reminds you of unbilled time & expenses 4 that client.

Easily export or enter data into TurboTax, or send 2 your accountant
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Create 100+ customizable reports, like Profit & Loss Statements & sales reports, in two clicks
QuickBooks comes with more than 100 pre-designed, customizable business reports & a Report Navigator that makes it easy 2 choose the right one. Create reports,like your Profit & Loss statement & Balance Sheet in two clicks. Plus, you can get the totals you need 4 tax forms instantly.

Efficiently Manage Employees & Contract Workers

Manage payroll & payroll taxes; offer Direct Deposit 1(paid subscription required)
Build a professional business plan quickly by answering step-by-step questions. QuickBooks fills in the numbers based on your QuickBooks data. You can export the projections 2 Excel & save it as a PDF file.

Prepare & print 1099s & 1096s 4 contract workers & federal filing
The QuickBooks 1099 & 1096 wizard will walk you through all the steps 2 create & print tax forms 4 you & your independent contractors.

Manage Products, Services & Inventory

Track inventory, set reorder points, & create purchase orders
Easily track your raw materials & finished goods 2 avoid overbuying & backorders. Import your inventory from Excel or record directly in QuickBooks. You can even indicate re-order points 4 each inventory good & turn on reminders 2 automatically let you know when its time 2 reorder. Create & customize purchase orders directly from the Home Page, & automatically receive against P.O.s when recording bills

Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact.

Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Word documents.

Easily share your accounting records with your accountant.

Flexibility 2 Work the Way You Want

Export company data 2 Excel spreadsheets
Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact. Anytime you export updated data from QuickBooks, Excel maintains your existing formulas & updates the results automatically.

Create letters with Word using customer data
Use your company data from your QuickBooks reports & export it 2 new or existing Excel spreadsheets while keeping all Excel formulas & formatting intact. Anytime you export updated data from QuickBooks, Excel maintains your existing formulas & updates the results automatically.

Create & customize professional-looking forms
Create professional-looking forms by choosing from more than 100 expertly designed forms, including invoices, estimates, & sales receipts. Or create one 4 yourself in Microsoft Word. You can also customize the templates by adding your company logo & tag line 2 present your business uniquely 2 your customers.

IMPROVED! Allow your accountant 2 review data & make changes while you work.
Easily share your accounting records with your accountant. Increase your productivity by allowing your accountant 2 review historical data & make changes while you work. Seamlessly import your accountant's changes back into your file 4 improved accuracy.

Easily map & obtain directions 2 your saved customer, vendor & employee addresses--right from within QuickBooks!
Open up any record in the Customer, Vendor & Employee centers 2 access links 2 maps & directions 2 customer & vendor locations or employee addresses.

Access your QuickBooks data from any secure Internet connection
Access your financial data even when you're not in the office by using QuickBooks Remote Access, powered by WebEx. All you need is an Internet-connected PC. All transmissions are protected by encryption technology used by financial institutions.

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Keep track of your inventory & customer information while you ring up sales
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Free 60-day trial! Time Tracker is the simplest way 2 track & record employee & contractor time in QuickBooks. Your employees can track their hours from anywhere, using a timesheet on the Web and, now by designating meetings, emails, & appointments in their Outlook calendar 4 billing! You can download an entire set of timesheets into QuickBooks with one click. Administrators can review & edit timesheets before submitting 2 ensure accuracy, as well as run custom reports on submitted time.

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