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Intuit QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition 2009

from Intuit, Inc.

The FREE bookkeeping software solution for small businesses that want the basics. It's so easy to use, it will give you back your time. You'll spend more time growing your business and making money, not bookkeeping. No Credit Card Required.

Free software with no expiration date - Not a trial.
Track sales & expenses for up to 20 customers
Instantly create invoices, pay bills, & print checks
Organize your finances in one place, tax ready

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System Requirements

System Requirements

Processor: IBM Compatible 1.8 GHz Intel® Pentium III (or equivalent)
Memory: 512 MB of RAM

Minimum system requirements

Processor: IBM Compatible 500 MHz Intel® Pentium II (or equivalent)
Memory: 256 MB of RAM
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows XP/Vista
Hard Disk: 1 GB of disk space for QuickBooks installation. Additional space required for data files.
Monitor: optimized for 1024x768, supports 800x600 with small fonts
Modem: All online services/features require Internet access with at least a 56Kbps modem
Printer: Works with any printer supported by Windows XP/Vista
For Vista users, 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III (or equivalent) and 1 GB RAM

Download requirements
You must have all three of the following to download QuickBooks:

A high-speed Internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or higher)
2.5 GB free disk space

After installing QuickBooks, you can delete the installations program from your computer to free up disk space. The QuickBooks Pro and Premier installers give you the option to auto-delete those files. Choose that option to free up disk space immediately.

Important: Customers with dial-up connections cannot download QuickBooks, due to the large file size.

Download file sizes and download times
File sizes and typical download times for cable and DSL modems are listed below. Actual download times will vary depending upon modem speed, Internet traffic, time of day, and other factors.

Product	Download File Size	Estimated Download Time (cable modem)	Estimated Download Time (DSL)
QuickBooks Simple Start	343 MB	30 min	60 min

Product Features

See how Simple Start Free can help your business succeed!

Free software with no expiration date. Not a Trial.
With basic tools like invoicing and expense tracking to get organized, look more professional, and be ready for tax time. Use it to track up to 20 customers. When you're ready to upgrade, you can easily transfer the data you've already entered.

Free website with QuickBooks Simple Start.
Save time with easy-to-use website creation tools including customizable templates, one-click publishing, and website hosting - that can get your site live within minutes. Point-and-click, drag-and-drop tools make it easy to customize your site and require no programming. Available when you set up your Intuit Online Account from within Simple Start.

Be ready at tax time.
As you complete everyday transactions, you'll be automatically tracking tax-related income and expenses, making tax time a snap.

Stay organized.
Track the money flowing in and out of your business. Know who it comes from and where it goes. Simple Start Free keeps sales, expense, and customer information in one place, so it's easy to find what you need when you need it.

Look more professional.
Simple Start Free is free software with easily-customized estimates and invoices. Get totals automatically, without writing formulas or doing math.

Simple to learn and use.
Get started quickly. Step-by-step tutorials show you how to create invoices, record expenses, and more. Plus, data you've tracked in Excel spreadsheets can be easily imported into Simple Start Free.

Grows with your business.
Simple Start Free is part of a family of small business products and services designed to help you do everything from process credit card transactions to track inventory. As your business grows and your needs change, QuickBooks can grow with you.