I'll help ensure you're able to transfer all the QuickBooks data from your old to a new computer, @Molly Johnson.
The easiest way to move your files is by creating a backup and putting it in a flash drive. Ready your product and license number and install QuickBooks Desktop on the new computer.
In your case, you'll need to manually locate and copy the files from the restored backup file on your new computer.
Here's what you'll need to do:
- Go to the restored backup file on the new computer.
- Search for the folder called Restored_CompanyName_Files.
- Manually copy the file you wish to restore, then paste it to the appropriate location.
Here are some of the correct locations when doing the manual copies for each file:
- QuickBooks Letters and Templates - C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [version]\QuickBooks Letter Templates
- Printer Setting (PrintEng.ini, wpr.ini, and QBPrint.qbp) - C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [version]
- Spell Checker (spell.ini and UserDictionary.tlx) - C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [version]
- Financial Statement Designer (FSD clients) - C:\Program Data\Intuit\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files\FSD\Clients
- Financial Statement Designer (FSD data) - C:\Program Data\Intuit\QuickBooks [version]\Components\FSD\Data
- Cash Flow Projector (.cfp) - [Company Name].qbw
- Business Planner (.bpw) - [Company Name].qbw
- Loan Manager (.lmr) - [Company Name].qbw
For more information about the appropriate locations, you can read through the "Move custom templates and forms that aren't part of the backup" section through this article: Move Your Company File to Another Computer.
Here's also a helpful article to learn how to use your backup company file (.qbb) to restore your company file in QuickBooks Desktop: Restore a backup of your company file.
Feel free to comment below, if you have other questions or concerns. I'm always here to help. Take care.
