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brendastarr
Feb 12, 2023 8:23 PM UTC
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Quickbooks desktop

My PC was just down for 6 days - I have a single user license.  IF I purchase a backup computer am I able to load and access QB desktop from the backup computer?  If would be the same IP address just a different PC?

    FateCandylaneTAnswer
    Feb 12, 2023 10:14 PM UTC

    We appreciate you visiting the Community, Brendastarr. Let me ensure you'll get the help you need when using your desktop company file on another computer.

     

    Yes, you're right. You can still load and access your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) file from your new computer if you have created a backup copy of your company file from your old PC. Since QuickBooks depends on the data you've secured from there, you'll be able to view and use that when restoring them to the new computer.

     

    To help you with moving your data to your backup computer, you can refer to the steps below:

     

    1. On your backup computer, install QuickBooks Desktop.
    2. Once done, create a backup copy of your company file from the old one.
    3. Copy your backup file using a flash drive or another external device.
    4. You can restore the backup copy on the other computer.

     

    For your reference, you can check out this article for more detailed information: Move your company files to another computer.

     

    Moreover, I've added this article to help you review your business needs and other financial reports: Understand reports. It also contains helpful references when customizing and modifying your reports in QBDT.

     

    Keep us posted in the comments below if you require further assistance moving your data to another computer. We'll be right here, willing to help you anytime. Take care!

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    FateCandylaneTAnswer
    Feb 12, 2023 10:14 PM UTC

    We appreciate you visiting the Community, Brendastarr. Let me ensure you'll get the help you need when using your desktop company file on another computer.

     

    Yes, you're right. You can still load and access your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) file from your new computer if you have created a backup copy of your company file from your old PC. Since QuickBooks depends on the data you've secured from there, you'll be able to view and use that when restoring them to the new computer.

     

    To help you with moving your data to your backup computer, you can refer to the steps below:

     

    1. On your backup computer, install QuickBooks Desktop.
    2. Once done, create a backup copy of your company file from the old one.
    3. Copy your backup file using a flash drive or another external device.
    4. You can restore the backup copy on the other computer.

     

    For your reference, you can check out this article for more detailed information: Move your company files to another computer.

     

    Moreover, I've added this article to help you review your business needs and other financial reports: Understand reports. It also contains helpful references when customizing and modifying your reports in QBDT.

     

    Keep us posted in the comments below if you require further assistance moving your data to another computer. We'll be right here, willing to help you anytime. Take care!

    brendastarrAuthor
    Feb 12, 2023 11:36 PM UTC

    Thank You!  

    With this answer I will purchase a laptop for a backup.  So IF I have problems with my desktop in the future I would be able to load the current QBDT data onto the laptop from a UBS drive.  And since I really prefer using the desktop PC I could make a backup from the laptop and restore to the desktop and there are no issues?

    Would I be able to restore from the Intuit Data Backup that is done nightly?

    Just an FYI but to further complicate my problems I have two licenses on my desktop for different clients, one is 2022 and the other is 2023.  I think I will need help upgrading the 2022 to 2023 since QB thinks it has upgraded already.

      JenoP
      JenoP
      Feb 13, 2023 12:57 AM UTC

      Allow me to join you here and quickly answer your questions about retrieving data, brendastarr.

       

      Yes, you just need yo create backup copy from your laptop and restore it in the desktop. You can also restore the file from your Intuit Data Protect account. 

       

      Here's how:

       

      1. Go to the compute where IDP is set up.
      2. Open Intuit Data Protect from your task bar.
      3. Select Restore from Backup.
      4. Look and select the files that you need to restore. You will see all the versions of your files available for restoring.
      5. Click Continue and restore.

       

      Feel free to check out these articles as well for additional guidance when using the automatic backup feature:

       

       

      Keep us posted by adding a reply if you're able to sort out the data transfer. You can also ask follow-up questions if you need anything else. 

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