moving quickbooks to new computer

Hi there, green2018.

Let me help you move QuickBooks to the new computer. You'll want to make sure the USB flash drive has enough free space to hold your QuickBooks files. The Migrator Tool needs between 150 and 250 MB.

If it doesn't work for you, you can manually move the file. Here's how:

1. Before you start, make sure you install QuickBooks Desktop on the new computer.
2. Follow the steps to 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 prevents accidental overwrites.
4. Save the backup file somewhere you can easily find it, like your Windows desktop.
5. Move the backup company file to your new computer. You can either put the backup on a flash drive or an external device. Or you can share it if your new computer is on the same network.
6. Follow the steps to restore the backup on your new computer. Remember, it should have a unique file name.
7. If you use payroll, download the latest tax table after you move your file.

I'm adding these articles so you know what to do next after the program is installed on the new computer.

• Learn how to move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer
• Learn how to move your company files to another folder on your computer, on and off your network, or....

If you need assistance in moving the file, you can contact our QuickBooks Live Team. They can do screen-sharing with you ang walk you through the process.

Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with moving your company file. I'll be right here to provide the steps and articles for you.

As of right now I was able to get QuickBooks transfered to my new computer and working good.