How to Restore Backup of Company Files in QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks backup is the backup of your company file. You can restore the backup of your QuickBooks company data file from any of the devices like a USB flash drive, Hard drive, network media, or any other network folder. With the help of the below write up, we will try to understand the step-by-step process to restore your backup company file in QuickBooks Desktop on your computer. So, let us start without any further delay.

The Process to Restore QuickBooks Desktop Backup Files

To restore your QuickBooks company file using a backup (.qbb), move the file to your local drive, then go to File > Open or Restore Company. Choose Restore a backup copy, follow the prompts, and save it in a new location to avoid overwriting existing data.

• In the first step, you need to open the QuickBooks > select the File menu > click on Open or Restore company file.
• Now you will have to restore the file based on its type or, in other words, extension.

Restoration of Windows Company Data File with the Extension (.qbw)

• First of all, click on Open the company file and click on Next.
• Now you need to open the appropriate folder, select your company file and click on Open, and enter the password.

Restoration of Windows Company Data File with the Extension (.qbb)

• Go to the top menu and select “File.”
• Go to “Open or Restore Company” and click.
• Click “Restore file” when the pop-up window appears.
• Choose “Next.”
• To “Open Portable Company File,” a popup window will appear.
• If the immediately displayed location does not contain the file you need to restore, find where your portable file is.
• Click “Open” after you find it.
• A second popup window will ask where you want the recovered file to be saved.
• Choose “Next.”
• Find the location where you want to save it.
• If you want to save it in the same location as the most recent working file, be sure to give it a different name to prevent unexpected overwrites.
• Click “Save.”

Restoration of Windows Portable File with the Extension (.qbm)

• First of all, open QuickBooks and log in as admin. Now go to the File > open or Restore company file.
• Now select Restore a Portable File and click on Next.
• After that, you need to select your portable company file with the extension (.qbm) and click on Open.
• Now you should read the notes for “Where you want to restore the file.” Click on Next, and then click on Save after completing the procedure.

Restoration of MacBook Company File with the Extension (.dmg or .qbxxx)

• First of all, you need to double-click on the backup file, which will open a new window that will show a copy of the company file. You will also see the attachment library for the attached document in your backup.
• You need to move the above copy of your company file and attachment library to the same folder as your QuickBooks company file.
• Now you need to open the QuickBooks for MacBook, click Browse, choose the backup file from the folder where you saved it earlier, and click on Open.
• Once you get the prompt that says you are opening the backup file, click on continue. Now enter the name of the company file and click on save and OK to complete the process.

Related Topic: Fix Error Restoring QuickBooks Backup File

Why Should You Restore a QuickBooks Backup File?

When it encounters problems with data integrity, restoring a known-good backup QuickBooks company file is a simple next step. In my opinion, time spent is the most important factor. When taking specific actions to address them, you and your business must consider this. Which of the following will take more time and produce less?

• Re-enter any transactions that were missing from the most recent backup point after restoring a known-good backup.
• Rebuild your company file, reopen it, and then verify it.
• a series of manual steps, including rearranging QuickBooks lists, date-switching transactions deemed damaged, deleting and recreating transactions, etc.
• Make a Portable Company File and Restore It.
• Once you receive the file back, send your company file for data recovery and enter any missing transactions.

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