Move or Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to Another Computer


This article will provide you a better insight into the process of transferring QuickBooks desktop to a new computer without hampering the data or creating any mess.

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Want to learn the process to move or reinstall QuickBooks desktop to another computer? We have drafted this segment with an intention to provide detailed information related to reinstalling and moving QuickBooks desktop to another system. The reason behind moving can be better configuration, fast speed, more space, and many other influencing factors. Once you have installed a newer version of QuickBooks or the same version on another system, certain essential steps are to be followed, which we will be discussing later in this segment.

 

In order to get a better insight into moving or reinstalling QuickBooks Desktop to another computer, scroll down the post carefully, or you can also connect with our U.S. based team professionals. Our technically sound professionals will be more than happy to help you.

 

Steps for setting up and using migrator tool in QuickBooks

You can use the migrator tool, so as to move or reinstall QuickBooks desktop to another system. The steps involved herein are as follows:

Step 1: On old system

  • Start off with downloading and saving the QuickBooks migrator tools in USB flash drive. You can easily download it from the official intuit website.
  • Plug in the USB drive to the old system.
  • Further open the QuickBooks software and head towards the files and utilities tab.
  • Moreover, move QuickBooks to another system and then pick the option stating I’m ready.

  • QuickBooks will ask for creating a complex password to secure the company files in the USB flash drive. It should be noted that one time password would be required to plug in USB to the new system.
  • Make a note of the password.
  • Pay heed to the onscreen instructions.
  • This might take some time depending upon the size of the company file.

 

Step 2: On new system

  • When inserting the USB drive, the migrator tool will not run on its own, you will have to run it manually.
  • Open the flash drive and look for Move_QuickBooks.bat file and then run it.
  • Enter the password that was created earlier and wait for the process to complete.

When the process will complete, the migrator tool file will be automatically deleted, but the other data in USB will remain intact.

  • Enter all necessary details such as phone number, postal code, and license key for completing the registration.

 

Reinstalling or moving QuickBooks desktop to another system can be easy once you have gone through the above stated steps. However, if you are unable to carry out the process even after implementing the discussed steps, then you simply need expert assistance.

Feel free to contact our accounting professionals using our dedicated QuickBooks support line i.e., 1-800-761-1787, and our technically sound professionals will ensure to guide you in the best possible way.

 

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