Is there a way to archive my previous years? If not can I delete them and later restore them if needed?

cntrline · ‎October 15, 2018

We have years all the way back to 1998. We would like to archive everything before the year 2011. Is this possible? If it is not possible and we choose to delete all files dated before 2011 will we be able to restore them at a later time? We have already saved the files to a disk drive but are hoping we can archive or just want to make sure that we would be able to re import the files back into quick books if needed for any reason at a later time.

lyndaartesani · ‎October 15, 2018

If you are using online, you don't have to delete anything. They will always be there for you.

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lyndaartesani · ‎October 15, 2018

If you are using online, you don't have to delete anything. They will always be there for you.

bbnoonan · ‎April 22, 2020

I am using Desktop for Mac. Can I delete/archive data from before 2013?

RenjolynC · ‎April 22, 2020

Hello there, bbnoonan.

If you're trying to delete a company file from your 2013 QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, then you will need to locate the file and move it to trash.

To do a backup, you can follow the instructions in this article: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac company file.

Otherwise, reach out to our Customer Care Team for further assistance. Before doing so, check our support hours here. Then follow these steps:

Go to this link: https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/en_US/contact
Select QuickBooks Mac Desktop.
Choose any topic and click the Start a Message button under Here's how to connect with a QuickBooks expert.

Please don't hesitate to reply on this thread if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thanks.

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