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Join nowClient has brought me a MAC QB B/U file. Client no longer has QB for MAC program (he longer has MAC at all); so, how can I convert to a regular file to read in Windows?
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Contact Support and ask Data Service to convert the file. Otherwise you have to purchase a 3rd party conversion service.
I can walk you through on how to convert a QuickBooks for Mac file to Windows, @clrcpas.
Let's begin by making sure to update QuickBooks for Mac to the latest release. Then ready your file by removing any memos longer than 50 characters or contain special characters like !@#$%^&*.
To find memos with special characters, follow these steps below:
Now, you can convert your company file. Here's how:
For further details, you may check out this resource: Change company file from QuickBooks for Mac to Windows.
I've also added this article, in case you encounter an error when converting the file: Fix the error after company file conversion.
Don't hesitate to let me know if you have other concerns regarding managing your data with QuickBooks. I'll be here to always lend a helping hand. Stay safe and have a good day.
Contact Support and ask Data Service to convert the file. Otherwise you have to purchase a 3rd party conversion service.
Hi, @clrcpas.
Hope you’re doing great. I wanted to see how everything is going about your concern in converting a QuickBooks for Mac file to Windows you had the other day. Was it resolved? Do you need any additional help or clarification? If you do, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you at any time.
Looking forward to your reply. Have a pleasant day ahead!
Unfortunately, the Mac and its QB software are both gone, so there's no way to open much less save the file differently via the Mac. I'm going to get Intuit Support to help me with conversion.
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