Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer

The steps to move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer are quite easy if users know the right set of steps required. While there are uncountable third-party tools that can facilitate the process, it is strongly recommended to make use of QuickBooks Migration Tool to move QuickBooks desktop to another computer.

Points to Note

•        Verify that you have the QuickBooks setup files on an external storage device or the installation DVD.

•        You'll need your license key and registration ready if you want to install QuickBooks on a separate computer.

•        Make sure your internet connection is strong.

•        For storing QuickBooks backup data, you have to always have a USB flash drive on available.

Process to transfer QuickBooks Desktop to another computer

Use QuickBooks Migration Tool

Step 1: Transferring the company data from previous system

·         Open QuickBooks Desktop on the old computer.

·         Click on the File menu.

·         Check that the USB flash drive is inserted into the old computer.

·         Click the Move QuickBooks to another Computer link under the Utilities section of the File menu.

·         Choose "I'm Ready" to create a password to protect the files on the USB Flash drive that belong to your firm.

·         After choosing your USB Flash drive from the instructions page that displays on the screen, click on proceed.

·         The time taken for the copying process will depend on the size of the files.

·         Once the backup process is complete, be careful to remove QuickBooks Desktop from the previous computer by doing the following steps:

o   From the start menu, access the Control Panel.

o   Navigate to Programs and Features section.

o   From the list, pick QuickBooks program, then hit on uninstall.

Step 2: Switch to New Computer

•        Access the USB flash drive from My Computer.

•        Search for the Move_ QuickBooks file.

•        Double-click the file “migration.bat” on your USB flash drive to start the migration tool.

•        The password you previously entered has to be typed again.

•        Select Let's go from the menu.

•        Keep an eye out for when the migration process is over.