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pakeezalarkee
Mar 22, 2023 8:56 AM UTC
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Opening Newer Version File into Older one

Hi buddies,

My client has a Company file on QBD Enterprise 2022 version but wants to open this file on QBD Pro 2020 version. How can we make this happen. Please help

LieraMarie_A
LieraMarie_AAnswer
Mar 22, 2023 1:53 PM UTC

Hi there, @pakeezalarkee. Let me share some insights concerning opening files in prior QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) versions.

 

Yes, I agree with Fiat Lux - ASIA. You're unable to open the upgraded file in the older version. As a workaround, you'll want to manually re-enter the transactions you have entered in the upgraded version. You may also use a different application as an alternative solution.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to our App Store.
  2. From the QuickBooks Compatibility section, choose the QuickBooks Desktop version you're using.
  3. Type in the clue word of the specific app you're looking for in the Search field and click the magnifying glass to search. 

 

For more info, refer to these articles:

 

 

You're always welcome to post again if you have further questions about restoring the company file. We're here to help you.

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
Mar 22, 2023 11:53 AM UTC

You can't do that. If you need a workaround, convert data data to QBD 2022 to QBO and convert it back to QBD 2020. But you will find some transaction types will be deleted due to limitation of double conversion process (e.g estimate, purchase order)..

 

    LieraMarie_A
    LieraMarie_AAnswer
    Mar 22, 2023 1:53 PM UTC

    Hi there, @pakeezalarkee. Let me share some insights concerning opening files in prior QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) versions.

     

    Yes, I agree with Fiat Lux - ASIA. You're unable to open the upgraded file in the older version. As a workaround, you'll want to manually re-enter the transactions you have entered in the upgraded version. You may also use a different application as an alternative solution.

     

    Here's how:

     

    1. Go to our App Store.
    2. From the QuickBooks Compatibility section, choose the QuickBooks Desktop version you're using.
    3. Type in the clue word of the specific app you're looking for in the Search field and click the magnifying glass to search. 

     

    For more info, refer to these articles:

     

     

    You're always welcome to post again if you have further questions about restoring the company file. We're here to help you.

      pakeezalarkeeAuthor
      Mar 27, 2023 5:21 PM UTC

      Fiat Lux - ASIA. 

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