QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File: Comprehensive Guide

QuickBooks enables its users to backup their company files at regular intervals so that the essential business data remains safe from virus and malware attacks on the computer.

Sometimes this backup facility does not work correctly, and as a result, a unique error with the description ‘QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File’ pops up on the system’s screen.

This blog will show you the easiest ways through which you can overcome this troublesome problem on the computer.

If you want professional advice to solve the QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File issue, you can contact our QB Experts Team by dialling 1-855-856-0042.

QuickBooks Desktop Unsuccessful Backup: Top Factors

The valid reasons behind the QuickBooks Desktop Unsuccessful Backup are provided below:

• The backup file cannot be created if the backup file path itself is incorrect, and that may lead to this technical issue.
• Non-availability of the required device to store the backup file and damaged company files can easily obstruct the backup process.

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How to Remove QB Desktop Company File Backup Failed Issue Permanently?

You can sort out the QB Desktop Company File Backup Failed Issue through the solutions listed below:

Solution 1: Clear out all the issues present inside the company file through the Verify and Rebuild Data tool to overcome this backup error

• Jump straight away to the ‘File’ menu after opening up the QB Desktop, and then you are required to proceed immediately to the ‘Utilities’ option so that you can hit on the ‘Verify Data’ tool to start its execution.
• If the ‘Verify Data’ tool finds no issues within the company file after its execution is done, you can move on to the next solution. Otherwise, you should step back to the ‘Utilities’ tab to hit the ‘Rebuild Data’ tool icon.
• A new backup copy of the selected data file will be promptly created, and you will be required to provide a suitable location to save it on the computer.
• Once the backup file is correctly saved, the ‘Rebuild Data’ tool will start its run to weed out all the issues present inside the company file and just after the completion of this tool’s execution, you can move ahead to backup your company file.

Solution 2: Obliterate this backup issue by ensuring that the backup file path on the computer is valid

• Move swiftly to the ‘Preferences’ tab just after launching the QB Desktop, and then you have to go ahead to reach the ‘Local Backup Only’ section available under the ‘Backup Options’ window.
• Verify the correctness of the backup file path, and if you find that it is invalid, you can choose a fresh backup path through the ‘Browse’ option.

Solution 3: Fix a fresh name on the Network Data (.ND) file present inside the company file folder to exterminate this backup problem

• Move rapidly to the company file folder’s location so that you can open that folder; then you have to search for the Network Data (.ND) file to right-click on its icon, and thereafter, you should tap the ‘Rename’ option to fix a new word like ‘olddiaryfile’ at the end of this file’s name.
• An example of the above step is this: ‘compfilenew.qbw.nd.olddiaryfile’.
• Locate the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard to tap it so that the newly-affixed name is saved, and then you can ensure a successful backup of the company file.

The QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File issue can be easily eradicated through the proper use of the above-explained solutions. For more help and guidance, dial 1-855-856-0042 to contact our QB Experts Team.

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