Transfer QuickBooks Payroll To New Computer

Moving QuickBooks Payroll Details from Older Computer to New One

Here you learn how to transfer QuickBooks Payroll To New Computer:

Using one set of computer systems for a long period is not possible nor is it advised as over some time, certain wear and tear is but obvious with the machinery.

For this purpose, there are times when the user has to install their QuickBooks software over a new system and transfer all the details stored in the older one as well. Also by calling QuickBooks Payroll Customer Services users can ask for help in moving payroll data & software with a license to another location of the machine.

Steps to Transfer QuickBooks Payroll To New Computer

Steps that are required to be kept in mind such as:

Before proceeding with the above steps certain steps are required to be kept in mind such as:

• Transferring the details and company files from one computer system to another does not affect whatsoever the current subscription and license of the QuickBooks software.
• It is recommended to change the name of the company file before moving it so that the wrong file is not shifted.
• In case the user is also employing payroll then they should acquire the latest tax table for authentic calculation of taxes and avoid any payroll tax penalties.
• Ensure that you have not overwritten the company file. To avoid this user can try to again rename the company file before going forward with restoring the same which will help to avoid losing data.
• The data can be moved smoothly if no attachment is made. The attached document will not be available as long as the files are not moved manually.

Backup and Restore your file

• Firstly install the same version and edition of QuickBooks software in the new computer system
• Now generate an accurate backup of the company file and copy it to the new system from either of the following options:
  • By using any external hardware like Flash drive or pen drive.
  • Via internal network server interconnecting both the systems.
• Restore the same on the new computer
• Now you can safely uninstall the Quickbooks software from the older computer system.

Move Entire Quickbooks Data Folder

• Open your QuickBooks
• Now open the Company file 
• Open the info window by pressing press F2 or ctrl+1. Check the file information section to find files and their location in the system.
• Open the start menu in the window to open file explorer
• Find the company file folder then right-click on it and select the copy option
• Past the copies company file into the external device.

Help Support for Transfer QuickBooks Payroll To New Computer

The above-listed steps should conveniently aid in transferring required QuickBooks Payroll details from your older computer system to a newer system. The steps are easy to follow and for any issue, prompt guidance from the Intuit-certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors can be contacted by contacting Intuit’s Quickbooks Payroll Support team.

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