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Roxy7778
March 7, 2023
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Create a portable company file quickbooks mac 2019

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Create a portable company file quickbooks mac 2019

 

I can not update QB on my mac to the newest version because I am still running Catalina OS.  I can't upgrade to the latest Mac OS until I upgrade my QB.  It's a catch 22.  Therefor, I am trying to create a portable company file so that I can upgrade my QB and have a copy incase something happens and I can not get into QB, I can import a complete file so I do not loose anything.

 

I am unable to find instructions for Mac 2019 QB desktop version.  Everything is for PC and or newer versions.  When I call in, the people in India are of no help.

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
March 7, 2023

You can use the trial version for QBD 2021 to run on Catalina.

JaeAnnC
JaeAnnC
March 7, 2023

Thanks for reaching out to us, @Roxy7778.

 

Currently, creating a portable company file is unavailable in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) Mac. However, I can show you how to back up your company file so you'll be able to restore it seamlessly if you ever run into a problem with your data.

 

We recommend backing up your company file daily, monthly, and yearly. Before that, please note the following:

 

  • Make a backup of your company file at the end of each session.
  • Keep a backup copy on another device, such as Dropbox, iCloud Drive, or a USB key.
  • Keep a copy of your backups somewhere other than your workspace. You can save it to iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

 

Please follow these steps on how to manually backup your company file:

 

  1. Go to the File menu and select Back Up.
  2. Choose a folder to store your backup.
  3. Click Start Backup.

 

For further information, please see this article: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac company file.

 

Moreover, we update QBDT for Mac regularly to fix issues and provide better experiences. To see the new and improved features, I'd recommend visiting this link: Release notes for QuickBooks Mac Plus 2023.

 

Let me know in the comments below if you have additional concerns about creating a portable company file. We're available 24/7 to answer your queries. Have a nice day ahead!

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Roxy7778Author
March 7, 2023

again, please read the entire post.  I am not on the current version of desktop, it is Mac 2019.  there is a difference between a back up to restore from any portable back up. I need something that if I need to put it on a different computer that I can have a complete version. I had this problem quite a few years ago and had to pay a lot of money to get someone to downgrade my operating system back what it used to be with my Mac. The regular backup will not do this

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