Final answer:
To keep QuickBooks Desktop up to date, enable automatic updates within the software's 'Update QuickBooks Desktop' section, found in the Help menu.
Step-by-step explanation:
To ensure that your installed QuickBooks Desktop is always the latest release version, it's vital to set up automatic updates. QuickBooks provides a feature that allows you to download the latest updates automatically when they are released. Follow these steps:
- Open QuickBooks and go to the Help menu.
- Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- In the Update QuickBooks window, go to the Options tab.
- Choose the option to enable ‘Automatic Update’.
- Select the updates you wish to receive automatically or select the option to download them all.
- Click on Save and then Close.
By setting this up, QuickBooks will automatically download updates when they become available, even if the software is not running. Additionally, it's good practice to periodically check for updates manually, as some may require you to initiate the installation process. To do this, you can return to the Update QuickBooks Desktop section and click on the Update Now tab to check for and install any pending updates.