If you have run into an error where restoring the backup of the company file that you have created in an older version of QuickBooks fails after you have converted to QuickBooks 2010 or later then this article is for you. Few reasons cause this error including the complications of restoring the file created from a later version of QuickBooks to an older version. Once you encounter this error, QB displays an error message “Restore Failed” to the user and quits the restore process. Follow the complete article for a detailed and step-by-step troubleshooting method.
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What Cause QuickBooks Restore Failed Error
The backup file that you have created using QuickBooks 2010 is a standard backup file. You are required to create a special backup file in order to restore the file in QB 2010 and later version.
You are trying to restore the company file in a different version of QuickBooks like the file that has been created in QuickBooks UK version cannot be restored in QuickBooks US version.
Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Restore Failed Error
Troubleshooting Step 1: Check the version of QuickBooks in which the backup file was created and the version of QuickBooks you are restoring the file into
Press Windows + R key on your keyboard to open Run windows.
Type Control Panel and hit Enter.
Click Uninstall or Change a Program and look for QuickBooks, you can see the version of QuickBooks here.
Make sure the version of QuickBooks that is installed is the same as the version of QuickBooks that is used to create the company file.
In case you find a different version installed then double-click QuickBooks from the list and select Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen instruction to remove QuickBooks and then re-install the correct version of QuickBooks.
If you are facing any errors, restoring backup files in QuickBooks then follow our article Fix QuickBooks Restore Failed Errors for detailed troubleshooting information.
TROUBLESHOOTING STEP 2: CONVERT THE FILE USING QUICKBOOKS INBUILT CONVERSION TOOL
Open QuickBooks and navigate to File> Utilities> Restore Backup For Earlier QuickBooks Version.
Hit the Browse button beside the Backup File Name and select the File and hit Open.
Now again click the Browse button beside the Restored File Name and choose any location on your computer to save the file.
Now type the name of the file and make sure to add.qbw at the end of the name.Hit Save and then OK.
Open the newly created file to start the restore process.
TROUBLESHOOTING STEP 3: DOWNLOAD AND RUN STANDALONE CONVERSION TOOL
If you are using QuickBooks 2007, 08, or 2009, then you will need to use the QuickBooks Standalone Conversion Tool. For any other versions, you can use the inbuilt conversion tool. Once the file is converted, it cannot be restored in any prior version.
If you seek help related to QuickBooks File Conversion of or looking for an expert who can help you restore QuickBooks company file from an older version to a newer version, then you can get in touch with us at our QuickBooks Desktop Technical Support Number 844.-888-4666.
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