Detailed Guide to Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer

There could be several instances or reasons when you need to upgrade the QuickBooks application to a new version or change the location of a company file. If you are planning to move QuickBooks company file to a new computer, this blog will be of great help to you. Here, we will discuss the safest and easier way to shift a company file. You might feel the need to move company files if you are troubleshooting or moving QuickBooks data to another computer. The alternate way is to create and restore a backup company file. Moreover, simply copying and pasting the QuickBooks folder is the easiest way to move data. Stick to the blog to learn the detailed procedure of moving the company file.

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Steps to move QuickBooks company file to a new computer

1. First of all, install the QuickBooks application on the new computer and generate a backup company file on the original computer.
2. Save the backup file with a unique name so you can easily identify it and prevent accidental overwrites.
3. Also, save the backup file to your Windows Desktop and move the backup company file to your new computer. To move the file, you can either put the file on an external drive or on a flash drive. Also, you can share it on the computer on the same network.
4. Move to a new computer and follow the steps to restore the backup.
5. Update the payroll tax table in QuickBooks after moving the file if you use payroll.

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Guide to moving entire QuickBooks folder

1. Start QuickBooks and open the company file you want to move.
2. Tap the F2 key to open the Product Info window and head to the File Information section. From here, you can note the location where the company file is saved.
3. Go to the Windows Start menu, open File Explorer and search for the folder that has your company file.
4. Right-click the folder, select Copy and paste the company file to the external hard drive.

Here are the steps to change the location of the company file on the same computer

1. Before you start, create a backup of the company file and save it with a unique name.
2. When prompted to save the backup file, save it to a location you can easily access, like your Windows Desktop.
3. Next, follow the steps to restore the backup to a new location. After restoring the backup, use the file as the main company file and change the name of the original company file by adding .old at the end.

That’s it. We hope the steps discussed above will help you move QuickBooks company file to a new computer. If you face any difficulty or have doubts, get in touch with the certified QuickBooks expert’s team for assistance.

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