QuickBooks File Backup and Recovery Process

The following steps can be referred to take a backup of QuickBooks company file.

• Open the QuickBooks file you want to Backup from File > Open Previous Company File > File Name in QuickBooks.

• Click on File > Create Backup. A New Window will open.

• Select Local Backup and click on Options Button.

• Click on Browse Button and Select your Backup location and click on OK Button.

• Click on Next Button, select Save it Now and click on Next.

• Enter File Name and click on Save Button.

• You will be presented with the prompts working - Verifying data integrity, Backing up data

• Process will be completed automatically. Your QuickBooks Backup File will be placed in the selected location.

The following steps can be referred to recover or restore QuickBooks backup file.

• Click on File  > Open or Restore Company

• Select Restore a backup copy and click on Next.

• Select Local Backup and click on Next Button.

• Select the Backup File and click on Open.

• Click on Next Button. Enter the Company File Name and click on Save Button.

• You will be asked for Admin Password. Enter Password and click OK. Click OK once the data is restored successfully.

• Your Backup File is Restored in QuickBooks.