Backup creation forms an essential and critical aspect while leveraging the benefits of QuickBooks Desktop. As a regular user of QuickBooks Desktop, you should make it a habit of frequently backing up your important QuickBooks Company files. It is a pertinent aspect since it secures the critical accounting data from permanent damage or disruption.
In this context, users should backup transaction reports, bill payments, and necessary documentation related to payrolls. Any breach or loss of data would be detrimental to the organization. This article contains all the relevant information you require to backup QuickBooks desktop Company files. Thus, keep reading ahead!
Procedure to Restore a Backup File
Once you are done backing up your Company file(s), now is the time to restore the file. To restore the backup file, follow the directions given below:
- On the destination computer, go to the File menu and choose Open or Restore Company.
- Select Restore a backup copy from the drop-down menu.
- Select Local backup from the Next menu.
- Then click Next one again. To view the contents of your backup file, click the down arrow next to the Look in the area and select the location of your backup file.
- Browse until you find the file (which should end in.qbb), then click on it to highlight it. Select Open.
- QuickBooks prompts you to select a location to restore your file.
- In the Save Company File as window, click Next to find it. The Save in the field should point to your primary QuickBooks directory and the File name field should display the correct file name.
- Click Save when everything appears to be in order.
- QuickBooks will open your .qbb file and convert it to the usual QuickBooks file type, .qbw.
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