QuickBooks accounting software stores all necessary data in company files. It is essential to back up company files to protect data in case of any discrepancies and also to avoid the headache of restoring backup files in QuickBooks. However, sometimes people have trouble restoring the company file to the QuickBooks desktop. So, to help you, we have created this segment in which we will share the entire process of restoring a company file backup. To know more, make sure to read this blog till the end. Or contact our technical support experts in case you need technical assistance. Call us and we will provide you with immediate support services. To reach out to us dial +1-800-910-3136.
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What do you mean by restore a QuickBooks backup?
Essentially, when any type of error occurs in a QBW file, the stored data becomes inaccessible, which can jeopardize the organization's accounting information. In such a case, you can use a manual method to restore the QuickBooks company file from a local backup. This is only possible when a backup has been previously created. Additionally, to restore a corporate file backup from a local backup, you need the administrator account password as part of the restore process. Read the blog to know the backup restoration process.
Steps to restore backup files in QuickBooks Desktop
- In this process, the first step is to go to the File menu and select the Open or Enterprise Recovery option. This step will open the Recovery Wizard.
- To continue, you must click on Restore a backup with the .qbb extension. Once completed, remember to click Next.
- Now after doing the above step, select the Local Backup option and again tap on the Next option. This will now open the backup window.
- Browse locations with backup files. This step is not required and should only be done if necessary.
- Select Backup File, then tap the Open and Next tabs respectively.
Note: That if you open a backup in the same folder as an existing company file, you may overwrite the data. To prevent data loss, you can rename your company file or backup copies with unique names. Alternatively, you can also save the backup to a completely different folder.
- This will not require you to click the Save option in the drop-down arrow. Next, navigate to the location where the backup file needs to be restored.
- This will take you to the end of the process where it is important to select the backup file and hit the Save option.
Conclusion:
This blog walks you through the quick and easy steps to restore your company backup files to QuickBooks Desktop. If you encounter any problems or obstacles with these instructions, please contact our US-based accounting experts via helpline at +1-800-910-3136. Our QuickBooks data recovery support experts will help you. Please call us anytime, we will be here to help you 24 hours a day.
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