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How to restore QuickBooks company file from the local backup? | Forum

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Lillian Martin
Lillian Martin May 9 '23

QuickBooks is prone to certain errors, and at times restoring QuickBooks helps in fixing such error. One can simply restore QuickBooks company file from the local backup. This is because the company file company file contains all the data and files of the organization and if it gets corrupted then all the  data might potentially get deleted. It is important for the user to have the basic permission that a user will require while performing this task is the admin account’s password. Without having the admin permission, a ser cannot restore or move the company file from local backup to any external or internal drive. To learn the steps to restore QuickBooks company file, make sure to read this post till the end. Or you can also consult our team at 1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with instant support services.

The steps to restore QuickBooks company file from local backup

The user needs to perform the below set of steps to restore company file from local backup:


·         The very first step is to click on the option of the file in the menu bar and then chose the option open or restore company


·         After that, a pop up window will open up, in this users will have to choose the option of restore backup copy in order to restore the data from the backup copy and click on next tab


·         Select between saving the file on a local backup or as an online backup

·         Now, click on the local backup and then click on next


·         Click on open backup copy and use it to navigate to the folder in which the local back up of the company file is created


·         Click on the open tab and then return to the open or restore company window


·         After this, a user will come across a menu which will ask the location to restore the file. Ensure that you go through the information provided on the tab and once completed, click on Next Tab


·         A save company file as dialog box will appear on the screen, use it to navigate to the damaged or corrupted company file

·         And then click on save tab


·         Click on yes when the dialog box appears


·         Click on yes, in the delete entire file and click on ok tab


·         The lats step is to enter the admin password in the QuickBooks login dialog box and click on ok tab


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At the end of this post, we hope that the user might be able to restore the company file from the local backup using the steps below. However, if you are stuck at some point in time, then in that case consult our QuickBooks tech support team at 1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with immediate support services. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing immediate support services.

Peter Groft
Peter Groft May 10 '23

Here are the steps to restore a QuickBooks company file from a local backup:


Open QuickBooks: Open QuickBooks and select the File menu.


Select "Open or Restore Company": In the File menu, select "Open or Restore Company" and then "Restore a backup copy".


Select the backup file: Choose "Local Backup" and then select the backup file from the list of available backups.


Choose the location to save the restored file: Select the location where you want to restore the file. Make sure to choose a location where you can easily find the restored file.


Save the restored file: After selecting the location, click on the "Save" button to restore the backup file.


Verify the restored file: Open the restored file and verify that all the data is intact.


That's it! You have successfully restored your QuickBooks company file from a local backup. It's important to regularly backup your QuickBooks company file to avoid data loss in case of any issues with your computer or QuickBooks software.


Regards,
Peter