How to Tell If Your Software Is Too Old

Keeping your software up to date is important for security, compatibility, and overall performance. If you’re unsure whether it's time to upgrade, use the guidelines below.

General Rule of Thumb

If the software you're using is more than 2–3 years old, it is likely time to upgrade. Older software versions may:

• No longer receive security updates

• Be incompatible with newer operating systems

• Cause performance issues

• Lacks newer features and improvements

How to Quickly Identify Old Software

Many applications include a year in the product name. If the year is several versions behind the current release, the software is outdated.

Examples

• Microsoft Office 2013

• QuickBooks 2016

These versions are well past their support life cycle and should be upgraded to a current release.

Why Upgrading Matters

Upgrading ensures that you have:

• The latest security patches

• Improved reliability

• Access to new features

• Better compatibility with current hardware and software

Need Assistance?

If you’re unsure about the version you're using or need help selecting or installing an update, please contact our support team.