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How to transfer QuickBooks to another computer? | Forum

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Lillian Martin
Lillian Martin Jun 2 '23

Trying to transfer QuickBooks to another computer but failed to do so? Well, once you install a new version of QuickBooks or the same version of QuickBooks on another computer, it becomes important to transfer a backup company file of the old system by performing certain steps. In order to transfer QuickBooks, you need to register the software after installation, and also ensure that the new computer is connected to a proper internet connection. Another important aspect is to uninstall QuickBooks from old system, but before that do not forget to backup the company file. The steps to transfer the QuickBooks software to another system are listed later in this post. Thus, make sure to read this post till the end. Or consult our tech support team at 1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with immediate support services.


Steps to manually transferring QuickBooks to another system


The user can try to manually transfer QuickBooks to another system using the steps below:


·         The very first step is to create a backup of the company file and QuickBooks license

o   It is recommended to create a backup of company files and QuickBooks product license to the external storage device

o   Now, install the latest or current QuickBooks version to the new system

o   Download and restore the backup file to the new system

o   Uninstall the QuickBooks

·         Restore a backup of the company files on the new system

o   Install QuickBooks on the new system

o   Insert the storage device

o   Open QuickBooks and navigate to the file menu and choose the open and restore company option

o   The next step is to click on the restore a backup copy and click on next

o   Now click on the local backup option to restore a backup and move to the backup file that has been created in the old system

o   Save the file to a location


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With this, we come to the end of this post, where we hope that the information shared in above might be of some help in transferring the QuickBooks to another system successfully. However, if there is any query or if the user needs our assistance at some point in time, then contacting our QuickBooks pro support  team at 1-888-351-0999 is recommended. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing immediate support services.