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Shari
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Large backup files on Quickbooks desktop for Mac 2019

I am currently running QuickBooks 2019 for Mac V18.0.10 R11. My backup each day is 4.5GB. I know that this is EXTREMELY large. My question is WHY? Too many attachments? Too many customers? The program itself runs smoothly, rarely locks up and has never given me any problems. I also cannot perform a verify OR rebuild. I've already spoken with someone from QB and she said she has never seen a file that large? Any insight would be appreciated!

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Best answer September 02, 2021

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AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Large backup files on Quickbooks desktop for Mac 2019

Let’s resolve the files problem you have with QB for Mac 2019, Shari.  

 

First, make sure that your QuickBooks for Mac 2019 is updated to its latest release. This is to make sure that you have the latest features and fixes. See this update QuickBooks for Mac to the latest release article for more information. 

 

Then, run the Verify and Rebuild Utility tool can help you fix this. The Verify Data can initially identify any data issues within your company file. Then, the Rebuild tool will self-resolve it. However, before we begin with the troubleshooting, let's secure a backup of your company file. Once done, we can proceed to verifying and rebuilding your data in QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

Verify data:

  1. Go to File, then Utilities and choose Verify Data.

If it will detect an error, proceed and Rebuild your data:

  1. Go back to the File menu and then Utilities and select Rebuild Data.
  2. Choose OK if you’ll receive a message to back-up your company file.
  3. After creating the back-up file, the Rebuild Data utility will run automatically.
  4. Click OK when you get the message Rebuild has completed

You can also check out this article for the detailed steps on running the Verify and Rebuild tool in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac: Resolve data damage on your company file

 

I've got an article to help and guide you more about QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019: User's Guide

 

Let me know how this goes by leaving a comment below. I'm always around to help you out. Stay safe!

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AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Large backup files on Quickbooks desktop for Mac 2019

Let’s resolve the files problem you have with QB for Mac 2019, Shari.  

 

First, make sure that your QuickBooks for Mac 2019 is updated to its latest release. This is to make sure that you have the latest features and fixes. See this update QuickBooks for Mac to the latest release article for more information. 

 

Then, run the Verify and Rebuild Utility tool can help you fix this. The Verify Data can initially identify any data issues within your company file. Then, the Rebuild tool will self-resolve it. However, before we begin with the troubleshooting, let's secure a backup of your company file. Once done, we can proceed to verifying and rebuilding your data in QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

Verify data:

  1. Go to File, then Utilities and choose Verify Data.

If it will detect an error, proceed and Rebuild your data:

  1. Go back to the File menu and then Utilities and select Rebuild Data.
  2. Choose OK if you’ll receive a message to back-up your company file.
  3. After creating the back-up file, the Rebuild Data utility will run automatically.
  4. Click OK when you get the message Rebuild has completed

You can also check out this article for the detailed steps on running the Verify and Rebuild tool in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac: Resolve data damage on your company file

 

I've got an article to help and guide you more about QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019: User's Guide

 

Let me know how this goes by leaving a comment below. I'm always around to help you out. Stay safe!

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