QuickBooks Scheduled Backups Won’t Work Windows 10

Checks scheduled Automatic backup Settings

Use the steps below to set up or verify scheduled QuickBooks automatic backup settings:

💠 In this reference you need to open QuickBooks then go to the File menu >>> click on Save Copy or Backup Windows
💠 Now click on Backup Copy >>> Click on Next
💠 Check if you had set  the backup to defaults, if not click on Set your backup defaults >>> click on Next
💠 Select the location to save the backup >>> click Next
💠 You can click on several options save it now and schedule a future backup or only schedule the future backup option and then click next
💠 Save the backup copy automatically when you close the company file times box.
💠 Enter the numbers in the field (number)and finally click Finish.

Rename QuickBooks company file

Steps to Change/rename the QuickBooks Company File Name:

💠 Launch your QuickBooks application and open the company file.
💠 Next, press on the F2 key or Ctrl + 1 key on the keyboard. The Product Information window will be open to you.
💠 Go through the File Information field and note down the company file location from the list.
💠 Exist from QuickBooks Error.
💠 Navigate to the company file location that you have noted down.
(A.) For Windows 8/ 8.1 or 10: Right-click on the Start button then click on File Explorer.
(B.) For Windows 7 or Vista: Right-click on the Start button then click on Open Windows Explorer.
💠 Select rename option by right-clicking on the file.
💠 Now, create a new name for the company file and hit Enter. Click on Yes to confirm the action.

Set up your QuickBooks to use the newly created company file name

Set up your QuickBooks to use the newly created company file name using the steps below:

💠 Go to the QuickBooks File menu and click on restore or Open an existing company.
💠 Click on the Open a Company File option and click NEXT.
💠 Next, select New Company File Name then click OPEN.

Backup the Company file on an external flash drive or drive

Some users have reported that scheduled company file backups work fine when saved to an external drive. To back up a QBW file to an external drive, use the steps below:

💠 Open the File menu and click on Backup or Save Copy.
💠 Next, click on Backup copy then select NEXT.
💠 Choose Local Backup then click NEXT.
💠 Click on Save It Now when asked, and click on Next.
💠 Browse to the company file location on the local drive (generally, this is in C:\ Drive), and then click on the Save button.
💠 Minimize the QuickBooks Windows and look for the backup file on the local drive.
💠 Right-click on the backup file and select Copy.
💠 Next, open to Windows Explorer window.
💠 Double-click the drive that corresponds to the flash drive or external drive to open it.
💠 Right-click your mouse and select Paste.

Download and Install QuickBooks Update

Firstly download and install a new update of QuickBooks Desktop.

Run QuickBooks Verify and Rebuild Data Utility

This is a built-in tool that identifies a damaged QuickBooks company file and displays the “Your data has lost integrity” error. It further repairs the files automatically.

Use the steps below to use this tool:

💠 Firstly open the QuickBooks Desktop
💠 From File tab->select utilities then-> verify data option.
💠 QuickBooks scan all the errors & corruption.
💠 Now get a message Your Data has Lost Integrity close it and again Click the File tab.
💠 Utilities section -> Select Utilities-> Rebuild Data.
💠 Now click OK at the Backup company data window and get a backup of your data on your desktop.
💠 Click OK.
💠 QuickBooks Rebuild Data Tool will remove and resolve all the damage to the Company File.
💠 When you get a message Rebuild has Completed then press OK.
💠 Once again scheduled automatic backup.

Verify Scheduled Automatic Backup Settings in QuickBooks

Follow the instructions in the article to Verify Scheduled Automatic Backup Settings in QuickBooks:

💠 Firstly open QuickBooks ->File menu->Backup.
💠 Open, Save a copy, or Backup windows->Backup copy if confirm then click Next.
💠 Choose the folder or location where you want to save your backup data.
💠 Click Next.
💠 Then choose several options and save them.
💠 Now select Only schedule future backup options and press Next.
💠 In the final step, choose the save backup copy automatically when I close my company files every time.
💠 Press the Finish option.

Run QuickBooks in Compatibility Mode for your Windows Version

Run QuickBooks in Compatibility Mode According to Your Windows Version Using these Steps:

💠 Right-click on the QuickBooks icon and Select properties.
💠 Then go to the Compatibility tab and select Run this program in compatibility mode for option.
💠 Click the drop-down->select your windows version.
💠 Click apply and press OK.
💠 Check the issue is resolved.

Select an In-built tool for the solution

Use the steps below to select a built-in tool for your error resolution:

💠 Go to your Desktop and double-click the QB software icon
💠 Go to the Utility option
💠 Select Verify Data option
💠 After clicking the Verify Data option QB starts scanning the file and search errors if any
💠 You might get a message related to the loss of Data integrity. Close this message
💠 Go to the File section >>> Select the option Rebuild Data from Utilities
💠 At this step, if you get any pop-up window click ok
💠 Here files will start getting repaired
💠 Once the rebuilding is completed you see the message on the screen.
💠 Turn on the automatic feature “QuickBooks scheduled backup log”.