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How to Update QB Company File to the Current Version

If youu2019re updating QuickBooks company file on your own, the step-wise instructions given in the linked article will guide you. If you still have any issues, contact the QuickBooks support team by dialing our helpline number (855)-526-5749.

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How to Update QB Company File to the Current Version

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  1. QuickBooks Update Company File! Just like the QuickBooks desktop application, users also need to update the company file to maintain the smooth running of the software. Updating the QuickBooks desktop does not updates the company file automatically, the user needs to upgrade the QuickBooks company file manually. The user should update the company file after switching to a new version of QuickBooks, so it works properly in the latest QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, or Enterprise versions. The user might get a message, “This company file needs to be updated QuickBooks 2020,” or “Update QuickBooks company file to the current version” while trying to open an old company file in the latest QuickBooks version.

  2. Points to Keep in Mind before Updating the Company File • To update the company file, you need to log in as the administrator. • Do not press the back or refresh button during the update process. • Do not press the back or refresh button during the update process. • You should not update the company file over the network. • After updating the file, you can not use the old version again. • After updating the file, you can not use the old version again.

  3. Here’s How to Update the QuickBooks Company File Given below are the step-wise instructions to update the QuickBooks company file: Step 1: Log in to Windows as an administrator • Exit QuickBooks and click on the Start menu. • Open Control Panel and choose User Accounts. • Open Control Panel and choose User Accounts. • Search for QBDataServiceUserXX for the QuickBooks version you’re using. • Next, click on Change the account type. • Select Administrator. • Save the changes by clicking on Apply. • Follow the same steps for each QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Download and install the QuickBooks Desktop application

  4. Step 2. Prepare the QuickBooks company file • First, open QuickBooks and then open the company file you want to update. • Go to the Product Information Window by pressing the F2 key. • Go to the Product Information Window by pressing the F2 key. • In the File Information, look for the location where you saved the company file. • In the File Information, look for the location where you saved the company file. • Run the Rebuild tool to prepare the company file for update. Here’s how: • Run the Rebuild tool to prepare the company file for update. Here’s how: • Click on the File menu and choose Utilities. Select Rebuild Data. • Select Rebuild Data. Click Ok when prompt to create the backup file. • Click Ok when prompt to create the backup file. Once the backup finishes, the rebuild data tool starts running. • Once the backup finishes, the rebuild data tool starts running. You will get a “Rebuild has completed” message when the tool finishes. • You will get a “Rebuild has completed” message when the tool finishes. • If the company file is on the server, move it to the local drive.

  5. Step 3. Update the QuickBooks Company File • Log out of the company file. Ensure no one is logged in. • Open QuickBooks desktop application. • Choose Open or Restore Company. • Next, click on the File menu and select Open or Restore Company. • Choose Open a company file and click Next. • Search for the company file, select the file and click Open. • Log in to your company file as an administrator. • Before upgrading, QuickBooks creates a backup of the company file. • Choose a location to save the backup. • Click on Update Now to initiate the update. • Select Done when update finishes. • Move the company file back on the server if you want.

  6. Step 4. Download the latest QuickBooks update • Open QuickBooks and click on the Help menu. • Choose Update QuickBooks desktop. • Choose Update QuickBooks desktop. • Move to the Options tab and select Mark All. • Click on Save. • Select the Update Now tab and mark the Reset Update checkbox. • At last, click on Get Updates to start the download.

  7. Conclusion That’s all about QuickBooks update company file. We hope you find the article informative and you have successfully updated your company file. If you still have any queries, we suggest talking to QuickBooks technical support team by calling us on our toll-free number (855)-526-5749.

  8. Contact us Phone Number :(855)-526-5749 Email : info@qbdataservicesupport.com Website : www.qbdataservicesupport.com Address: 622 E Hwy 80 Suite 1 Terrell TX 75160

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