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 Hi there, @gardenconnection.

Thank you for reaching out to us here on the Community page. I can definitely help you with your inventory in QuickBooks Desktop.

If you want a fresh start, then yes, you can create a new company file and import your inventories or items by preparing an Intuit Interchange Format (IIF) file.

First, export the file from the old company:

1. Open the file as an admin.
2. Go to the File menu and select Switch to Single-user Mode.
3. Once done, select Utilities from the File menu.
4. Tap Export, then choose Export IIF Files or Lists to IIF Files.
5. Choose the list/s you want to export, then hit OK.
6. From the Save in drop-down menu, select the location you want to save the IIF. For example, your Windows desktop.
7. Enter a name in the File name field and select Save.
8. Tap OK.

After that, import the exported list to the new company file:

1. Select Utilities from the File menu, then click on Import.
2. Choose IIF Files.
3. Tap on the Import IIF tab, then choose the file you want to import.
4. Follow the on-screen pop-ups to complete the process.

For additional guides about exporting/importing lists to QuickBooks, I recommend checking out these links:

• Export, import, and edit IIF files
• IIF Overview: import kit, sample files, and headers

Also, here are some of our help articles which you can read more about inventory:

• Turn on Advanced Inventory
• Set up Advanced Inventory
• Use Advanced Pricing

If you need additional help, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'll get back to you as quickly as I can. Thanks for coming, wishing you a Merry Christmas!

@gardenconnection 

If you are not familiar with IIF feature, you may utilize one of these migration tools to create a new company file.

https://transactionpro.grsm.io/qbd

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