tried this   the migration tool is not working

says quickbookss Migration fail unexpectedly

@shannonMel98 

The migration tool is not reliable. Use the manual way instead.

Thanks for joining the thread, Shannon. Let me help you successfully migrating your files.

As using the migration tool isn't working for you, I recommend manually moving your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). 

Before beginning the installation process, please ensure to have your product key and license info ready, as this information is necessary for the installation. You can locate this info from the Product Information window.

Here's how:

1. Open the QBDT.
2. Press the F2 key on your keyboard.
3. Look for your product name, license, and product number in the Product Information window.

After that, you can proceed to the installation process. 

1. Install QuickBooks Desktop on the new computer. 
2. On your original computer, create a backup company file.
3. Restore the backup on your new computer.
4. Then download the latest tax table after moving your company file.

You can also refer to this article for more details and information: Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.

Just in case you need help with moving your files manually, check out this link as your guide: Move your company files to another computer.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have further questions about migrating your QBDT files. The Community is always available to help. Take care. 

Here is the major problem using the QB migration tool. I also got the failed message.

Went back to the original machine and could not open QB because of licensing problems.

Apparently as soon as you load the transfer tool onto the thumb drive the machine is no longer licensed to run QB. 

Total mess. No quickbooks on either machine.

Spent 45 minutes on the phone trying to fix this disaster.

Don't use the migration tool!

My password does not want to work and I have downloaded 4 times from one computer to another making different passwords each time. What can I do?

@aprilhbryant 

Why don't you take the "regular"way? Open your company file on the old machine and secure the backup file. Install QB on the new machine and restore the backup file.

Thanks for joining the Community and getting involved in this thread, aprilhbryant.

As mentioned by On Beta, you can move your company file to another computer without affecting the product license. With this process, a one-time password won't be required.

Here's how it works:
 

1. Before you begin, confirm QuickBooks is installed on your new computer.
2. Create a backup company file on your original computer.
3. When you save the backup file, give it a unique name so it's easy to identify. This also helps prevent accidental overwrites.
4. Save your file somewhere it can easily be located, like the Windows desktop folder.
5. Move your backup to the new computer. You can either put it on a flash drive or another external device. There's also an option to share it if your computer is on the same network.
6. Restore your backup on the new computer and be sure it has a unique file name.
7. If you use payroll services, be sure to download your latest tax table after moving the file.

You'll be able to learn more about moving company files to different computers in our Move your company files to another computer article.

I'll be here to help if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely Thursday!

I tried this and it gives error message “migration failed unexpectedly “ 

What do I do now? 

Let's figure out the issues with the invoice alignment, 20309. We can troubleshoot this error by downloading and performing the QuickBooks Tool hub on your company.

Before that, let's check your system requirements: Confirm that your computer meets the requirements for running QuickBooks Desktop. Refer to the QuickBooks system requirements document for this information.

Ensure you are using the latest version: Make sure that you are using the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop. You can download the latest release from the QuickBooks website.

Run QuickBooks File Doctor: This tool can help fix any data damage issues within your company file.

QuickBooks Tool Hub is a doctor file that can fix common errors encountered by company file issues on your QuickBooks Desktop account.

1. Close QuickBooks.
2. Download the most recent version (1.6.0.3) of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Open the file you downloaded (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
4. Follow the on-screen steps to install and agree to the terms and conditions.
5. Once done, double-click the icon on your Windows desktop to open the tool hub.

Next, you can initiate or use QuickBooks PDF & printer Repair Tool. Feel free to visit this page to see the details instructions from step # 2: Fix PDF and Print problems with QuickBooks Desktop.

In case you want to submit your statements to your customer, you can utilize this article for your guide: Create and send customer statements in QuickBooks Desktop.

You are more than welcome to share your reviews here again if you have other queries on your sales transactions. I'd be glad to assist you.