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BHGSBookkeeper
March 2, 2023
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Restoring Company File

  • March 2, 2023
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I restored a company file from a couple of days previous to today due to some data being deleted that I needed.  I saved it with a new name in a separate folder from our usual QuickBooks files so that hopefully, I didn't overwrite our current file.  

What about the changes and additions I've made since the file I restored?  Is there a way to merge the two files or how can I use the part of the restored file I need but keep the current file data?  Or is there a report I can run that shows the changes between the two files?

 

 

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JessT
JessT
March 2, 2023

Hi BHGSBookkeeper!

 

I appreciate your effort to post your concern about merging data from two company files. I'd like to clarify some points about Shelby31's answer.

 

Please note that merging two company files is not available in QuickBooks, so your option is to recreate the transactions you entered in the new company. If your bank account is connected to QuickBooks or if you're able to import your transactions using a Web connect file, simply add those transactions to QuickBooks. 

 

If you want to see some references for QBDT, just click the Topics menu above and click View all help, and select QuickBooks Desktop in the product selection.

 

Please don't hesitate to go back to this thread if you have any other concerns with your data. Have a good one!

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
March 3, 2023

@BHGSBookkeeper 

Merging company files is not suitable for your case. You can find the difference between the two by comparing the trial balance reports. Then you can export and filter any transaction by date in the existing file and import the selected data into the restored file. If you're not familiar with IIF, use one of the migration tools.

https://get.transactionpro.com/qbd

https://partners.saasant.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=5051_2

 

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