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Looking to locate current QBks files for independent backup Bob Bob 03-10-2008
Posted by Bob Bob on March 10, 2008, 12:14 am
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 Hi
I would like to backup the current QB data using alternative backup
software that would just backup all data files needed to restore in
case of failure. This would be in addition to the normal backup via
QBooks.
What would be the folder(sub?) that would contain all the data/files
needed to do this?
I appreciate the time needed to reply.
Thanks
Bob

Posted by Gary E on March 10, 2008, 10:16 am
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 With QB open, and the file you wish to backup, Do a CTRL-1, this will bring
up a screen that tells you the info about your current datafile, including
it's location. Backup the file with extension QBW

Gary

> Hi
> I would like to backup the current QB data using alternative backup
> software that would just backup all data files needed to restore in
> case of failure. This would be in addition to the normal backup via
> QBooks.
> What would be the folder(sub?) that would contain all the data/files
> needed to do this?
> I appreciate the time needed to reply.
> Thanks
> Bob



Posted by QBConsultant on March 10, 2008, 12:16 pm
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> With QB open, and the file you wish to backup, Do a CTRL-1, this will brin=
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> up a screen that tells you the info about your current datafile, including=

> it's location. Backup the file with extension QBW
>
> Gary
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>
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>
>
> > Hi
> > I would like to backup the current QB data using alternative backup
> > software that would just backup all data files needed to restore in
> > case of failure. This would be in addition to the normal backup via
> > QBooks.
> > What would be the folder(sub?) that would contain all the data/files
> > needed to do this?
> > I appreciate the time needed to reply.
> > Thanks
> > Bob- Hide quoted text -
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Gary is right that Ctrl + 1 or the F2 key will show you the path to
where the data file is located. In QB 2007 & 2008 the default path is
the shared folder, Intuit, QuickBooks, Company files. I hope that
helps!

Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA
Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Complete Guide to
Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business
http://www.SuccessfulQuickBooksConsulting.com
http://www.amazon.com/Successful-QuickBooks-Consulting-Comprehensive-Startin=
g/dp/1434810690


Posted by Bob Bob on March 13, 2008, 11:19 pm
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On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:16:53 -0500, "Gary E"

>With QB open, and the file you wish to backup, Do a CTRL-1, this will bring
>up a screen that tells you the info about your current datafile, including
>it's location. Backup the file with extension QBW
>
>Gary
>
>> Hi
>> I would like to backup the current QB data using alternative backup
>> software that would just backup all data files needed to restore in
>> case of failure. This would be in addition to the normal backup via
>> QBooks.
>> What would be the folder(sub?) that would contain all the data/files
>> needed to do this?
>> I appreciate the time needed to reply.
>> Thanks
>> Bob
>
There are usually two other files located with the main company file,
one is a log and I forget the other one. I assume they are not needed.
Bob

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Posted by QBConsultant on March 14, 2008, 12:50 pm
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> On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:16:53 -0500, "Gary E"
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> >With QB open, and the file you wish to backup, Do a CTRL-1, this will bri=
ng
> >up a screen that tells you the info about your current datafile, includin=
g
> >it's location. Backup the file with extension QBW
>
> >Gary
>
> >> Hi
> >> I would like to backup the current QB data using alternative backup
> >> software that would just backup all data files needed to restore in
> >> case of failure. This would be in addition to the normal backup via
> >> QBooks.
> >> What would be the folder(sub?) that would contain all the data/files
> >> needed to do this?
> >> I appreciate the time needed to reply.
> >> Thanks
> >> Bob
>
> There are usually two other files located with the main company file,
> one is a log and I forget the other one. I assume they are not needed.
> Bob
>
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> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com- Hide quoted =
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That is why, I recommend backing up from within QB--so you get ALL the
files. But, if you're using the fixed asset manager you need to back
it up separately (from within FAM).


Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA
Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Complete Guide to
Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business
http://www.SuccessfulQuickBooksConsulting.com
http://www.amazon.com/Successful-QuickBooks-Consulting-Comprehensive-Startin=
g/dp/1434810690


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