A backup is basically a data that you need
to recreate for the company file and QuickBooks environment. This process saves
the user in case of accidental data loss. Thus, it is recommended to create a
backup at a regular basis. But when the user tries to create a backup in
QuickBooks, a couple of errors might appear, due to error message like “QuickBooks
unable to back up the company file” or “Backup failed” appears on
the screen.
If you are also facing such error messages,
then we recommend you to read the instructions below and try to solve the issue
on your own. Or else, you can call our help desk at 1-800-969-7370, and ask our
experts to fix the issue on your behalf.
Why this
happens?
There are a couple of factors causing this
issue, namely:
·
The company file name exceeding
the prescribed limit i.e. 65 characters
·
Or if the file name contains a
.ADR extension
·
The user can also face certain
issue if the company file is larger than 3 GB
·
If the path of company file is
too long
·
The user is trying to save a
backup to an external drive or flash drive
·
QuickBooks is being scanned or
used by another program
How to Fix
Error: QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File?
You
can Rename the company file to fix the error:
The user can easily shun off this error, by
renaming the company file. The steps to be followed are:
·
The very first step is to
launch QuickBooks and open company file
·
After that press F2 and Ctrl +
1
·
The file name will appear with
an ellipsis, if it is too long
·
Then close QuickBooks
·
And move to the location of the
company file. Right click the windows start tab and then select file explorer
·
Also, right click the file and
select rename
·
Now type in the new company
file and hit enter.
·
If asked to confirm, then click
yes and you are good to go.
Alternate
methods:
·
From
QuickBooks Tool Hub, Run Verify and Rebuild Data Utility
·
You can verify
the backup directory in the Program
·
Backup
Company file into an external or flash drive
·
Rename
Network Data File
Reading the above scribbled instructions
can help in sorting out QuickBooks Unable to Backup Company File Error. However,
you can also go for expert assistance, if you are unable to deal with the
error. You can consult our QuickBooks
pro technical support team at1-800-969-7370 and they will provide you with
the best solutions in the least possible time.
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