Upgrading from 2008

Hi there, @dave267.

Yes, @Fiat Lux - ASIA is correct. Since your company file is old, you'll have to gradually upgrade your company file until you reach the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop. But before anything else, you'll want to secure a backup copy so you can restore it in the 2011 version and repeat it to QBDT 2015 and 2018 until you reach the newer version of the program. We'll gladly write down the steps below:

1. In QuickBooks, go to the File menu and select Switch to Single-user Mode.
2. Go to the File menu again and hover over Back up Company. Then select Create Local Backup.
3. In the window, select Local Backup and then Next.
4. In the Local Backup Only section, select Browse and select where you want to save your backup company file.
5. Set the number of backups you want to keep. This is optional.
6. This runs a test to make sure your backup file is in good shape before you save.
7. When you're ready, select OK.
8. Select Save it now and Next.

For more details, feel free to check this page: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Additionally, you can visit these articles to help you ensure your data stays accurate, and help you fix common errors inside your company file:

• Understand reports.
• Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop.

@dave267, please let us know how it goes. This way, we can respond and provide further assistance to help you get to the newer versions of QuickBooks. Have a nice day.

Thank you. This is what I'd like to try. Please message me as I can't figure out how to PM you.

@dave267 

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Hi, Fiat Lux - ASIA.

Thank you for always sharing your knowledge here in the Community. This will surely help other users as well in the future.

Stay safe and have a good one.