Hi there, @byron 64.
If you are using a US version of QuickBooks Desktop 2018 or newer, you can use the QuickBooks Migration Tool to move your data to another computer. Let me show how:
First, you need to have your new computer connected to the internet. You also need to use a USB flash drive with enough free space to hold your QuickBooks files.
Additionally, the Migrator Tool will tell you how much free space you need. Most people need between 150 and 250 MB.
Here's how to set up and use the Migrator Tool:
Step 1: On the old computer
- From QuickBooks, go to the File menu, select Utilities.
- Click Move QuickBooks to another computer.
- Select I'm Ready, then create a one-time password.
- Follow the instructions to choose the USB flash drive you’ll use. Then wait for the files to be copied.
Step 2: On the new computer
- Insert the USB flash drive. Due to Windows security restrictions, the Migrator Tool won’t automatically open.
- Open the flash drive to view its files and double-click the file Move_QuickBooks.bat to start the migrator.
- Enter the password you created, then select Let's go.
- Wait for the Migrator Tool to finish. Please know that this will depend on the speed of your computer and internet, and the size of your company file(s).
In case, the migrator doesn’t open after selecting and running the file, you may need to update your version of Windows 10.
Once done, the migrator tool automatically removes your QuickBooks files from your USB flash drive. Your QuickBooks files will still be on your old computer. We strongly recommend you change the name of the file(s) on the old computer to avoid using the wrong file.
You might also need to take a few more steps to get up and running on the new computer. For complete guidance, follow the steps in this article: How to move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.
Let me know if you need further assistance with this. I'm always around to provide answers and clarifications to your questions. Have a great day ahead and take care.
