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Learn to Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer

Users may need to move their QuickBooks files from an old computer to a new one. Many reasons can make this error pop up on a useru2019s screen. However, carefully performing this operation is critical to prevent data loss. Our blog offers step-by-step details on how to move QuickBooks company file to a new computer to eliminate any hassle at 1.855.738.2784.<br><br>

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Learn to Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer

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  1. How to Quickly Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer In sandbox Sometimes QuickBooks users need to use QuickBooks company files on a different computer and require transferring company file backup to a new computer. This can be because the user needs a Desktop upgrade or the old Desktop is having some issues. No matter the reason, we are here to make sure that the transfer process is smooth and quick. If you need to know how to move QuickBooks company file to a new computer, keep reading this article till the end. If you need professional help in transferring the company file, you can reach out to our technical team at 1.855.738.2784.

  2. Prerequisites for Transferring Company File Backup to a New Computer Before performing the transfer process, perform these steps to make sure the transfer is seamless Install QuickBooks Desktop on your new computer. Make sure it’s the same version as on your old computer. Transfer the license number and registration details to the new computer. Update your payroll tax table and backup your company file and important data beforehand.

  3. Steps to Copy QuickBooks Company File to Another Computer Now, let’s get into the steps to move QuickBooks company file to a new computer –

  4. Step 1 – Restore the Company File Backup in Your New Computer Performing a company file backup and restoring it is a very important step to ensure that the transfer process is successful. Open QuickBooks in single-user mode and backup your company file. Copy and paste the backup into an external USB or hard drive. Plugin the external drive to the new PC and open QuickBooks Desktop. Select Open or Restore Company from the File menu and restore the backup.

  5. Step 2 – Perform a QuickBooks Data Migration into the New Computer For the next step, migrate your QuickBooks data to the new PC. Locate your QuickBooks data folder by pressing Ctrl + 1 and open Windows File Manager. Copy the folder and paste it into an external drive like a USB or a hard drive. Copy the QuickBooks folder into the new computer by plugging in the external drive. Access the data from the new computer and see if everything is in place and there is no missing data.

  6. Step 3 – Make Use of the Intuit Data Protect Plan Use Intuit Data Protect plan to transfer QuickBooks company file to another computer. You can use IDP only if the plan supports the backup. Back up your company data and log in to your IDP account on your old computer. Save the backup online and log in to your IDP account on the new PC. Restore the backup created on the old computer into the new one and access QuickBooks again.

  7. Conclusion The above steps will ensure that the company data transfer is successful. If you still can’t move QuickBooks Company file to a new computer, you can contact us at 1.855.738.2784 and our expert team will help you in fixing the issue effectively.

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