Learn to Transfer QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer

Get into the blog to know how to transfer a QuickBooks company file to a new computer. This might be needed when you are moving your accounting data to a different computer. In this page, you will see the easiest way to move it to another computer, another location on the same computer, and the entire QB folder. Continue reading it.

You can transfer your company files on your own, but if you don’t want to risk your data, consult a professional for assistance. Call 1.855.738.2784 and connect with a QB advisor.

A Segment to Explain How to Transfer a QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer

Learn the steps to move your company file to another computer, to another location on the same computer, and the QB data folder completely.

Move the company file to another computer

1. Don’t forget to install QB on the new computer before transferring anything.
2. Next, you need to create a backup of the company file on the previous computer.
3. Name the backup file uniquely to identify it easily.
4. Now, save the backup file to an easily accessible location.
5. Move the backup company file to the new computer. You can do this by putting the backup on the flash drive or on an external device. Alternatively, you can also share it with the new computer if it is on the same computer. 
6. Restore the backup on the new computer with a unique name.
7. Lastly, download the latest payroll tax table after moving the file successfully. 

Transfer the company file to a different location on the same computer

1. The very first step is to create a backup of your company file.
2. Save it to an easily accessible location with a unique name.
3. Remember, you must not save the backup on the network if your QB application hosts company files on a network. 
4. Next, you need to restore the backup file to a different folder or location with a unique name.
5. After restoring the backup company file, you should use it as the main one. You are advised to rename the previous file by adding old to its name.

Move the entire QB data folder

1. To avoid creating a backup of the company file, you can transfer your complete QB folder instead.
2. Open QB, along with the company file that you need to transfer.
3. Press F2 to open the Product Information.
4. Choose File Information, which will tell you that your company file is stored on the hard drive.
5. Go to the Start menu.
6. Choose File Explorer and open it.
7. Locate the folder where you keep your company file.
8. Right-click on the folder and tap on Copy.
9. The external device you will be using the transfer the files, open that. Alternatively, you can open the new location on the hard drive.
10. Choose Paste. 
11. After doing this, you will have a copy of your complete folder. You can either move it to the new computer or another location on the hard drive.
12. Open QB and choose Open or Restore an existing company.
13. Search for the folder you recently copied and open the copied company file.

If QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly while you were transferring your data to another drive, you must consult a professional.

Bind It Up

If you have read the blog completely, you must have understood how to transfer a QuickBooks company file to a new computer, a different location on the same computer, and an entire folder. If you need professional assistance to do it, dial 1.855.738.2784 and talk to an expert.

Recommended Reading: QuickBooks Error 15225, How to Fix it?