How to move QuickBooks company file to another computer. (Windows or Mac).

To move QuickBooks company file to another computer is a simple process. You might be aware of the QuickBooks backup function. For situations like this, this may come handy. If you are habitual of creating of your company files (.QBW) on a regular basis then well and good and if you are not then you should start backing files right now.

The QuickBooks backup function in QuickBooks saves everything you need to re-create your company files and QuickBooks environment in new location.

All you need to do is to create a backup of all your files that you want to move and you would also need to install the same or newer version of QuickBooks to the new computer. Once the backup process has completed, you can continue to keep track of rents, schedule payments to vendor’s and keep record of all your business expenses. Additionally if you are not creating regular backups of your files, you should do so every time you update your files to ensure you don't lose any valuable financial data.

Some important points to keep in mind are that it is important to be very sure that you either move or rename your files on the old computer to avoid overwriting the data file, and secondly of you use QuickBooks to do your payroll, be sure to download the latest payroll tax table after moving your company files. Also, never restore a company file without renaming it because you might end up overwriting your existing company file. If you do so, you will lose all your existing company data.

You can move your company files from one computer to another without using the backup function. Moving the company file (.QBW) will have no effect on your data, but there are a few things that do not come over when moving thecompany file without using the backup function.We are at quickbook customer service ,pls call us when you need us