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Daryl Esh
Level 3

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

Is it possible to take files from 2020 Desktop pro to 2019 desktop premiere?

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Aldren18
QuickBooks Team

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

I appreciate your interest in transferring your QuickBooks data, Daryl. Organizing your financial data is crucial. However, please be aware that files from the 2020 version aren’t compatible with the 2019 software. Let me share some helpful insights and guidance for future consideration.

 

Transferring data from QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2019 is not possible due to the compatibility of QuickBooks files. Once a company file is upgraded or created in a newer version, it becomes inaccessible using the older version.

 

With that, files you created or modified in QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2020 cannot be directly transferred or converted to be used in QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2019.

 

Always keep a backup of your original company file before making any upgrades. This way, you can retain access to your data in its original format.

 

To help you optimize your QuickBooks experience moving forward, I’ll provide these valuable resources that offer tips on troubleshooting performance issues and effectively managing your data files:

 

 

The QuickBooks Community team is always here to back you up. If there’s anything else I can assist you with or if you have more questions, please reach out anytime. We're dedicated to supporting your financial management.

Chrea
Level 7

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

@Daryl Esh 

No. Why do you have to convert the file? You can use your QBD 2020 for good to open the file. Any other concern?

Daryl Esh
Level 3

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

The pro version doesn't have the inventory options that i need and my 2019 file does. But i will be purchasing a new version rather than converting the files.

Chrea
Level 7

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

You can use the trial version of QB Desktop 2020 Enterprise as a workaround.

Daryl Esh
Level 3

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

Where can i download that?

Chrea
Level 7

Transferring data from 2020 Desktop Pro to 2019 Desktop Premiere

You should contact @Fiat Lux - ASIA and they can share it.

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