Software for bookkeeping, compatible with W8

[thestrangebrew1]

Looking for some bookkeeping software for my business I'm starting up. It'll just be me running it, don't expect too many clients and just need something simple. I was looking at Bookkeeping, it seemed to get some pretty good reviews Top 10 reviews, but user reviews on Amazon, where I was looking to purchase it were horrible, so I'm looking for alternatives. Quickbooks and Sage seem to be a bit over the top as far as expense and what I'd like it to do.

 

[lxskllr]

http://www.gnucash.org/

I have no personal experience, but that's where I'd look. Otherwise, I'd roll my own with a spreadsheet. I wouldn't tie my livelihood to proprietary software. You're at their mercy for any changes, and it can get more expensive and troublesome to leave once you're in.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Thanks I'll look into this.

 

[ssm0002]

Get an old copy of QuickBooks Pro from eBay. Run it in comparability mode. Compatibility mode
If you have upgraded your computer to Windows 8, and an older Windows program that you still need is not functioning properly, e.g. Exact accounting software, you can resolve this problem as follows:

Go to the Windows 8 Desktop.
Click on Explorer in the bottom left.
Under Computer, click on the C: drive.
Click on Program Files and browse to the directory of the program that is causing problems. If you cannot find the program, click on the Program Files (x86) folder.
Search for the program name in the list (identified by the icon and the type Application).
Right-click on the program name and select Properties.
Click on the Compatibility tab in the <program name> Properties window.
You can now click on Run compatibility troubleshooter to let Windows 8 look for what the problem could be.
If you already know that the program is very old, but runs OK under Windows 95 for example, in the Compatibility tab, select the option Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select the Windows 95 option from the drop-down menu.
If necessary, also adjust the color mode and screen resolution under Settings. This is only necessary for very old programs.
Finally, click on OK.