Take following steps to backup QuickBooks company file.

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

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

• Select Local Backup. Then, click on Options Button.

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

• Click Next. Select Save it Now and then, click Next.

• Enter File Name and click Save.

• You will be presented with following prompt - Verifying data integrity, Backing up data.

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

Take following steps to recover, or restore, QuickBooks backup file.

• Click on File  > Open or Restore Company.

• Select Restore a backup copy and click Next.

• Select Local Backup and click Next.

• Select Backup File and click Open.

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

• 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.