I would like to switch back to desktop i don't like qb online

QB Online US to QB Desktop US?

Which QB Desktop year version do you ave?

Welcome to the Community, @jredmond-trinity.

I'll be happy to guide you through moving the QuickBooks Online (QBO) data to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Before transitioning from QBO to QBDT, ensure QuickBooks is up-to-date to avoid differences in book appearance. If necessary, you can download a trial version as an alternative.

To move QBO data to QBDT, Below are the steps.

Step 1: Download QuickBooks Desktop

1. If you haven't already, download and install QBDT on your computer.
2. Open QBDT.
3. Go to File and select Close Company. Leave QuickBooks open while you complete the rest of the steps. Note: You can only move data from QBDT for Windows. Once you move it to Windows, you can convert it to QuickBooks for Mac.

Step 2: Sign in to QuickBooks Online and download the migration tool

1. Sign in to the QBO account you want to convert with a browser we support. Use your Intuit Account credentials.
2. Select the URL and replace anything after /app/ with exportqbodatatoqbdt. The URL should say https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt. Then select Enter on your keyboard. Other support task links won't work during this process.
3. You'll see Export Overview. Read the Export Overview. You can print out it if you'd like. Click on Get Started.
4. Select the Download tool to download the QBDT migration tool.
5. Once you download the tool, launch the tool to install it and click on Next.
6. Accept the terms in the license agreement and select Next.
7. Select Complete as the type of setup, then Next.
8. Click on Install, then Finish.

To proceed with Steps 3 to 6, you can check this article for more detailed steps: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

For your reference, you can check these articles to guide you in moving your QBO data to QBDT: 

• Learn how features and data move from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.
• Move lists and balances from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

Please keep us posted if you need additional assistance in migrating back to the desktop. We're always here to help you out.

Can't I go back to my backup when I was still on QB Mac Desktop??

How to I undo the update I accidently did, and then found out if was changing from Mac Desktop or Online?

Thanks for joining the thread, @Janey8228. I'm pleased to help you with the concerns you have about your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac company file.

To go back to a previous backup of your company file from when you were using QBDT for Mac, you can do so by restoring it. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the QuickBooks menu and select Settings.
2. Choose Backup and then Reveal Backup Folder.
3. Double-click the folder where you save your backup files.
4. Click Date Modified to sort by date and find your latest backup.
5. Once you've located your backup file, double-click it to open a new window displaying a copy of your company file. If you've attached documents, you'll see a folder called Attachments Library.
6. Drag the copy of your company file to the folder where you store your QB company. If you also see the Attachments Library folder, drag it to the same area.
7. Open QB for Mac and select Browse.
8. Go to the folder where you saved the copy of the company file, select the file, and click Open.
9. A prompt will notify you that you're opening a backup file. Choose Continue.
10. Input a name for the company file, hit Save, and then OK.

For more detailed information on this process, visit this article: Restore your backup company file for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.

Additionally, there isn't a direct way to undo an update or migration. However, you can move from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QBDT for Mac. To do this, you'll first need to export your files from QBO to QBDT for Windows, and then convert them to Mac.

To know more about how your books transfer from QBO to QBDT, check out this article: Learn how features and data move from QBO to QBDT.

Go back to this thread if you have any other concerns besides your QBDT for Mac company file. Our team is always eager to help you out. Take care and have a good one!

@Janey8228 

Did you update your MacOS version or else?

Which QB Desktop Mac year version did you run?

I have Mac Plus 2023.  

What update did you accidentally do?