I can help you remove unnecessary old data files from your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) 2024, @Stad1um-22-71.
You can safely remove the old data file types and extensions you mentioned. However, ensure that you're not including the .qbw extension, as this file contains your company file and account info, which is crucial when making changes in this file type.
To find more information about the different file types and data in QBDT, here's an article for reference: File types and extensions used by QBDT.
Meanwhile, if you want to delete old transactions from the file, we offer an option to do so.
To begin with, let's move the old files to another folder on your computer before removing unneeded data. Then, let's use the Condense Data utility:
- Go to the File tab and select Utilities.
- Select Condense Data.
- Select Remove the transactions you select from your company file, then click Next.
- Select the transactions you want to remove, then select Next.
- Choose how transactions would be summarized, and then click on Next.
- Select how inventory should be condensed, then select Next.
- Choose the recommended transactions you want to remove, then select Next.
- Select the List of entries you want to remove, then select Next.
- Click Begin Condense, then wait for the process to complete and select Close.
To know more about reducing the overall file size while keeping your data and details, please refer to this article: Use the Condensed Data utility.
Furthermore, here's an article you can use to learn how to personalize reports in QBDT and see the information that matters to you most: Customize reports in QBDT.
I'm available to address any other questions or concerns with removing unnecessary old data files in QBDT. Take care.
