HOW TO GET THE QUICKBOOKS
BACKUP NOT WORKING ERROR
FIXED SECURELY?
QUICKBOOKS BACKUP NOT WORKING
QuickBooks furnishes you with a convenient and practical feature to back up all the company
data automatically. This can help you save time to back up the data manually every day. You
can simply schedule a specific date & time to backup, eliminating the possibility of losing any
crucial data. However, QuickBooks has various errors attached to it; some are more fatal than
others and must be fixed quickly. QuickBooks backup not working error demands quick
action to rectify as it is associated with losing important financial data in the company files.
It happens due to sudden damage to the company files(.QBW), using an outdated desktop
application, and the wrong set-up in the setting of scheduled backup. So, if you want the QB
software to be free from this error, continue reading and get some effective solutions below.
We understand that some of you might have limited time and want quick solutions. Don’t
be upset; pick up the phone to contact the support team at 1.855.738.2784.
How to Resolve QuickBooks Automatic Backup Not
Working?
Following are the solution that will definitely help you to get rid of the error soon:
Solution 1: Verify & Rebuild the data in QB
With the use of verify and rebuild tool, you can locate & fix the backup problems in company files and
remove the error.
Verifying the data
•First, go to Windows & choose Close All.
•From the File, choose Utilities.
•Then, click on Verify Data.
•If QuickBooks detects no issues, your data is clean; however, if you find the issue, then start to rebuild
the data.
Rebuilding the data
•From the File option, select utilities & then choose Rebuild data.
•You will be asked to rebuild the company file for that click on OK.
•Do back up the company files and, choose the place you want to save the
backup & select OK.
•Enter a new name for the file & choose Save. Do not replace any other backup
file.
•When the Rebuild is done, click on OK.
•Now, repeat the first step to check if there are additional damages.
•If the damage gets fixed, again from File, choose Open or Restore Company.
Solution 2: Installing QB Updates
When the QB software is properly updated, it ensures that there are no issues with the
backups of company files.
•Login into QB software and Run it.
•Now, from the Help tab, Choose the option Update QuickBooks Desktop.
•Now, from the Update Now tab, choose Get Updates which will download all the available
updates in QB.
•Then, restart the QB software, and you will see the option to install the updates; click on it.
•This will answer the query: Does QuickBooks backup automatically?
•Lastly, retry to set up the automatic backup.
Solution 3: Restoring the backup company file
Using the backup company file (.qbb), let us create a new company file (.qbw).
•From the File menu in QuickBooks, choose the option that says Open or Restore
Company.
•Choose to Restore a backup copy & click Next.
•Choose Local Backup & Click on Next.
•Now, look for the backup company file on your PC, like [Your company name].qbb.
•Choose a folder to save the restored company file.
•Now click on Open.
Note: Do not open the backup in the folder having the existing company file. It can you may
overwrite your data.
•Now, choose Save.
Conclusion
If you have understood the solutions above, it will be easy for you to implement them
sufficiently. We do get that for some of you. It may be difficult to understand some
technical terms while resolving QuickBooks backup not working issue. In that case,
you should get in touch with the technical support team asap. Call at 1.855.738.2784.