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Dear Friends, in the course of putting my company on QB 2016, I now have 3 duplicate file versions of the company version 0, version 1, and version 2. With version 2 it finally appears to be working. How can I delete these 3 versions and start over from scratch?
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It's nice to have you here in the Community space, @coppens1.
You can delete the duplicate file version just like other files on your computer. You can type one of the following into the search bar in the Start Menu.
Make sure to include the asterisk (*) before the extension type (like *.qbw, *.jpeg, *.xls, *.js, *.docs, *.png) to ensure the search works correctly.
The default location for company files is: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files. Once found, you can now delete it and start new.
In case you want to remove the company files from the open company list. I'll show you how;
Once the duplicate version is already deleted, you can now create a new company file.
Here's how:
4. Follow the onscreen steps to finish the setup.
For more detailed steps, just click this article: Create a QuickBooks Desktop company file.
I'll add some articles as your reference with your new company file in QuickBooks Desktop:
Please post again in the Community if you have follow-up questions. I’ll be here to help. Take care and have a good one!
It's nice to have you here in the Community space, @coppens1.
You can delete the duplicate file version just like other files on your computer. You can type one of the following into the search bar in the Start Menu.
Make sure to include the asterisk (*) before the extension type (like *.qbw, *.jpeg, *.xls, *.js, *.docs, *.png) to ensure the search works correctly.
The default location for company files is: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files. Once found, you can now delete it and start new.
In case you want to remove the company files from the open company list. I'll show you how;
Once the duplicate version is already deleted, you can now create a new company file.
Here's how:
4. Follow the onscreen steps to finish the setup.
For more detailed steps, just click this article: Create a QuickBooks Desktop company file.
I'll add some articles as your reference with your new company file in QuickBooks Desktop:
Please post again in the Community if you have follow-up questions. I’ll be here to help. Take care and have a good one!
Thanks, Josesem, my reply was delayed by loading 8 companies on 2 computers. I was able to remove the duplicate files. JC |
Thanks, Josesem, my reply was delayed by loading 8 companies on 2 computers. I was able to remove the duplicate files. JC |
quickbooks.intuit.com 101220 Finished installing QB 2016, TY
Dear QB and Community persons, thanks for all your help. With your assistance I was able to install QB 2016 on 2 laptops, and transfer 8 companies. You were of invaluable assistance. JC
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