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A Handy Guide On How To Move QuickBooks To New Computer

There might be various reasons due to which you want to move QuickBooks to new computer. Well, it might sound like a complicated process to transfer the QuickBooks Desktop application to a different computer in the beginning, but it’s not. You need to know the right method that can help you follow the migration process. In this article, we have listed all the steps in detail that will help you install QuickBooks on a different computer. Along with that, you will also come across some additional steps that you must follow after moving QuickBooks Desktop to the other computer.
How To Transfer QuickBooks To A Different Computer?
Below we have listed all the steps that can help you transfer all your desktop data to a new computer:
Steps to Perform on Old Computer

  • Firstly, you need to sign in as an administrator on your computer.
  • Now, plug in the USB drive to the computer.
  • Then, open QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Click on Move QuickBooks to another Computer from under the File menu.
  • Now, click on the option I’m Ready and select a strong password.
  • Select a USB drive in which you want to copy all the files you want to move to another computer.
  • Wait till the time's files are copied and then remove the USB drive from the computer.

Steps to Perform on New Computer

  • At first, you have to insert the USB drive, and till the time QuickBooks Migrator tool appears on your screen. If it doesn’t, then click on the Move_QuickBooks.bat file from the USB drive.
  • Now, enter the password that you made while transferring files on the old computer.
  • Then, click on Let’s go and wait until the tool completes the migration task.
  • The process may take some time if your computer’s performance is low.
  • Once the installation completes, open QuickBooks and click on Register QuickBooks from under the Help menu.
  • Lastly, you must enter all the required information like phone number, postal code, and license key and register the product.

Steps to follow after Moving QuickBooks to the Other Computer

  • For using QuickBooks Desktop features like Payroll and Data Protect, sign in to all the services separately.
  • If multiple company files are present, copy the other company files to the new computer using an external storage device.
  • Lastly, you must create a backup of your company file data on the new computer.

Conclusion
While you try to move QuickBooks to new computer, you might come across various issues. It’s because the migration process is unable to transfer all the QuickBooks data. However, if you come across any such error, we suggest you give us a call on our Toll-Free Number +1-855-948-3651.