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MandyAZPCP
Level 2

Upgrade to 2019 on New Computer & Transfer Company

I am upgrading my computer and Quickbooks Desktop Pro at the same time. I am currently using QB Desktop Pro 2016. I am going to install Desktop Pro 2019 on a new computer and will need to transfer the company file from the old computer that currently on has Desktop Pro 2016.

Do I need to install 2019 on the old computer before I start the transfer of the company file to the new computer?

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JaneD
Moderator

Upgrade to 2019 on New Computer & Transfer Company

It's good to see you here again, MandyAZPCP.

 

Let me address your concern with installing QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

 

There's no need for you to install QBDT 2019 on the old computer. You can directly install the software on the new computer and create a backup copy of your company file in the 2016 version.

 

Then, copy the file using a flash drive or other external devices and restore it on the new computer.

 

As a reference, you can check out this great article for further guidance: Move your company files to another computer.

 

That should do it. As always, you can reach out to me if you have further questions by leaving a comment below. I'll be here to help.

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