QuickBooks Backup Failed: A Technical Guide

ByJohn Mule
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QuickBooks backup failed is when QuickBooks can’t take a backup of the company file or your data. QuickBooks backup allows you to backup the company file and data. This feature allows you to conveniently backup your data in a few clicks. You can also automate this process in which QuickBooks automatically takes a backup of your data after certain intervals. However, at times, certain conditions and reasons do not allow QuickBooks to perform this backup on your data. In this blog, you will see the causes and solutions for this issue.

If you get confused following any of the steps given below, contact the QuickBooks Professional Team at (1-855-856-0042).

Causes For QuickBooks Unable To Backup Company File

There are multiple causes associated with this issue. It’s crucial first to understand the cause of an issue or error. Without them, looking directly at the solutions won’t be an effective strategy. Some of the causes are listed below:

  • If memory doesn’t have enough space to store the backup, this issue can occur.
  • QuickBooks cannot perform a backup if the storage device that stores the backup is unavailable.
  • Damage to company file data can trigger this issue as well.

Now that you have seen the causes, it’s going to be fairly simple for you to determine a solution.

Methods To Fix QuickBooks Backup Issue

Solutions aim to fix the causes of this issue. It’s better first to understand the cause of this issue and then look for a solution. There’s no best answer. The best method is what fixes your problem, which means a solution that fixes the cause of your issue. Some methods are discussed down below:

Method 1: Check And Rebuild QuickBooks Company File

Sometimes issues with the QuickBooks company file can give heat to this issue. Follow the steps given below to fix this situation:

  • Open QuickBooks and in the File menu, move to the Utilities drop-down menu, click on Verify Data.
  • Suppose Verify Data Tool finds issues with the company file; you need to move to the Utilities drop-down menu once again and click on Rebuild Data.
  • Now let the tool do its job and let it fix the issues with the company file. After this, try to backup the company file one more time.

If these steps don’t work for you, implement the next method given below.

Method 2: Check The Backup Directory In QuickBooks

It’s crucial to verify the backup directory in QuickBooks. There might be a chance this might be causing your issue with QuickBooks backup. Implement the steps given below:

  • Open QuickBooks and move to the Preferences section.
  • Now move to the Backup Options.
  • In Local Backup Only section, check the backup file you have selected.
  • Make sure that QuickBooks should have a valid path to create a backup file.
  • If you found the backup path to be invalid, click on Browse and choose the correct folder location where you want to save the backup company file.
  • Create Backup window can help you change the backup path before taking the backup of the company file.

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Conclusion

In this blog, we discussed the causes and solutions for QuickBooks Backup Failed. Some other methods you can attempt are to rename the .ND(Network Data) file, check the available storage on the backup device and reset the QuickBooks updates. To know more about QuickBooks and its issues, contact the QuickBooks Professional Team at 1-855-856-0042.

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