How to Transfer QuickBooks Desktop from Old Computer to New Computer?

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How to Transfer QuickBooks Desktop from Old
Computer to New Computer?

• For the past few years, QuickBooks has gained
  immense popularity among small and medium sized
  businesses. It is considered one of the best
  accounting software available for being very easy
  to use and also for having high end features that
  ensures smooth operations of the organization.
• It has been often noticed that users face a lot
  of confusion when they plan to move or reinstall
  QuickBooks desktop to another computer. Many feel
  it is complicated, but it is not if you follow
  the simple ways that we will discuss in this
  article. If you still have queries regarding it
  then you can always ask for help from the
  QuickBooks Support Service providers who are
  available 24/7 to assist you.

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Moving or Reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop to
another Computer

• Before you go ahead with the entire procedure of
  Moving or reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop to
  another computer you need to keep few points in
  mind.
• Keep your product license handy with you.
• Before reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop ensure
  that you have uninstalled all QuickBooks related
  programs.
• Download the installation file or insert the CD
  on your computer.
• Now install QuickBooks using the given method.
• Below are few commonly asked questions related to
  Moving or reinstalling an existing installation.

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• What to do if I dont have a CD?

• You might have the license number or the product
  key number of QuickBooks and require an
  installation file after which you can download
  the required version of QuickBooks.

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After I reinstall or move QuickBooks do I have to
register again?

• In case the installation is in another system,
  then you will be required to re-register.
• Go to the Main Menu, then to Help followed by
  Register QuickBooks to begin the process.
• Now provide the ZIP code of your business and all
  other details requested. According to this Intuit
  will identify that your QuickBooks copy has
  already been registered and it will record all
  the information in the new system.

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What will happen to my Company files?

• Note that when you move your QuickBooks
  installation it doesnt move the company files.
• Moreover, the overwriting of QuickBooks
  installation in no way affects the company files.
  You can easily get access to your files using the
  reinstalled copy of QuickBooks.

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How to move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop in
another Computer?

• Below are few ways through which you can
  reinstall or move the software to another
  computer.

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Transfer the QuickBooks Desktop by using the
Migrator Tool

• Migrator tool is a great way to move or reinstall
  QuickBooks Desktop. In this method, the entire
  transfer procedure is divided into two stages.
  Before you begin, make sure that you have access
  to the admin user because few of the steps can
  only be done with admin credentials. It is
  suggested that you must make yourself as the
  Company Admin to use the Migrator Tool.

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How does the Migrator Tool Work?

• Below are the ways the Migrator Tool works and it
  is very important you are aware of its functions.
• It is suggested that the users create a very
  complicated password so as to unlock everything
  copied to the new computer. This password will be
  used only once by the Migrator Tool. Also, it is
  important to keep a record of this password so
  that you dont end up losing it.
• In a later stage, the tool will save to a USB
  flash drive the last three company files were
  opened.
• The user will have to use the Flash Drive to
  transfer the files while the Migrator will take
  care of the rest of technical details.
• The Migrator Tool will easily download and
  install the required version of QuickBooks
  Desktop on the new computer.
• Keep in mind that this tool will in no way
  reformat the drive or remove any of the files.

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Few Steps to Set up and use the Migrator Tool in
QuickBooks

• Once you are accustomed with the QuickBooks
  Migrator tool then comes the steps to set it up
  and then use it. These steps will be divided into
  two parts one for the old computer and another
  one for the new system.

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Step 1 For the Old Computer

• The first thing to do is to download and save the
  QuickBooks Migrator Tool in a USB flash drive. It
  is also easily available for download in the
  official website.
• Now you have to connect the USB drive to the old
  system.
• After this you have to click on Files followed by
  Utilities and then Transfer QuickBooks to another
  system. After this choose the Im Ready option
  provided.
• After this, QuickBooks will ask you to create a
  complex password so as to protect the company
  files that are saved in the Flash drive. This is
  a one time password that you will require will
  connecting the USB with the computer. Ensure you
  make a note of this password to avoid losing it.
• Now you will get some instructions on the screen
  that will begin the file copying procedure.
• This process is time consuming as it majorly
  depends on the size of the company file, which
  can be between 150 to 250 MB.

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Step 2 The process of Installing in a new
computer

• The Migrator Tool needs to start manually because
  of Windows Security protocols.
• To start using the Migrator Tools, you have to
  open the Flash Drive and then navigate to Move
  QuickBooks.bat file and then execute it.
• Now enter the newly created one time password and
  then wait for the Migrator Tool to complete the
  entire process.
• Once the entire procedure is complete the
  QuickBooks Migrator Tool file will automatically
  get deleted while all the other data in the USB
  will not be touched at all. It is recommended
  that you rename the files on the old system so
  that there is no confusion.
• Go to the Help tab and click on Register
  QuickBooks.
• Now enter all the required details like your
  contact number, postal code, license key etc. in
  order to complete the entire registration
  procedure.
• Details that can affect the Procedure
• Note that few information and data might be
  needed to be manually moved by you. Below are the
  data set may contain.
• You might require to uninstall the Intuit Data
  protect on the old computer and then reinstall it
  in the new system.
• This will be like an expansion other than the
  three files that have been recently opened and
  downloaded.
• Note that the QuickBooks Payroll and payment
  service data will have to be manually moved
  through the new systems login screen.
• Unless requested, the new users will not receive
  any multi-user configuration details.
• If you have created the backup manually, it also
  needed to be copied manually.

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How to transfer QuickBooks Desktop manually to a
new Computer?

• Users can easily move or reinstall QuickBooks
  Desktop manually to a new computer and this will
  help in transferring the data easily. Below are
  the steps to this method.

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Step 1 Creating a backup of the company files
and QuickBooks License

• In this phase, it is recommended you take an
  external storage back of all your company files
  and the QuickBooks product License.
• A backup company screenshot option is available.
• QuickBooks enterprise installation screenshot.
• Once the backup file has been download then you
  have to restore to the new computer.
• From the backup restore the screen capture.
• Once the transfer of the data is completed you
  have to uninstall QuickBooks.
• Ensure that QuickBooks that is there on your
  server computer must be uninstalled and then
  reinstalled.

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Step 2 Restoration of Company files to the new
computer

• Firstly insert the storage device.
• Then proceed by opening QuickBooks and go to the
  File Menu where you can choose the Open and
  Restore company option.
• Now you have to open or restore the company file
  image of the screenshot.
• After this click on the restore a backup copy
  option and then on the Next tab.
• In order to restore the backup from the external
  device, you have to click on the local backup
  option and then go to the backup file that was
  created in the old computer.
• Once done, you have to select a location in the
  new computer for the backup file and then click
  on the Save tab.

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Winding Up!

• A lot many of the users find these steps
  complicated but you just have to follow the
  procedures mentioned herein and easily move or
  reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another system.
  However, if you get stuck or have any query
  regarding the same then you can always seek
  assistance from our certified QuickBooks experts.
  Just ring a call at 1-800-761-1787. Our team of
  experts consists of well-trained and experienced
  professionals who can guide you with any queries
  or errors related to QuickBooks.

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