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Looking to locate current QBks files for independent backup Bob Bob 03-10-2008
Posted by Bob Bob on March 14, 2008, 10:35 pm
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 On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:50:28 -0700 (PDT), QBConsultant

>> 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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>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-Starting/dp/1434810690

thanks again for the post
I am using 2006 QB Pro-is the single file all that is needed or should
I back up the entire folder?
The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
less frequent internal run.
Thanks More.
Bob



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Posted by Laura on March 15, 2008, 9:52 am
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> On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:50:28 -0700 (PDT), QBConsultant
>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> --
>>> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com- Hide
>>> quoted text -
>>>
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>>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-Starting/dp/1434810690
>
> thanks again for the post
> I am using 2006 QB Pro-is the single file all that is needed or should
> I back up the entire folder?
> The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
> automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
> less frequent internal run.
> Thanks More.
> Bob

If you don't want to use the Quickbooks internal backup process then you
need to copy the following files: companyname.qbw, companyname.qbw.ND and
companyname.qbw.TLG. That will give you your basic file. BTW, I have moved
just the qbw file to a new computer and have not lost anything. As Michelle
pointed out, you won't get the Fixed Asset manager info but if you are not
using that addon then it won't be an issue. It all depends on what features
you are using.

I keep all of my client files in My Documents instead of the Intuit default
locations. If you backup everything in that location then you should capture
everything.

Experiment with saving just the qbw file to an external location and opening
it up. See if any of your features (letters, template, etc) are missing.
That's probably the only way you will know if you are missing anything.


Posted by Allan Martin on March 15, 2008, 10:15 am
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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-Starting/dp/1434810690
>
> thanks again for the post
> I am using 2006 QB Pro-is the single file all that is needed or should
> I back up the entire folder?
> The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
> automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
> less frequent internal run.

Absolutley not true. QB 2006 has an excellent automatic back-up procedure.
When you exit the program a pop-up window asks if you would like to backup
now, the choices are yes or no. Also the backup can be configured to
include a data integraty check as well. If that an't handy then I don't know
what is.



> Thanks More.
> Bob
>
>
>
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>


Posted by dpb on March 15, 2008, 10:36 am
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Allan Martin wrote:
>>>
...

>> The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
>> automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
>> less frequent internal run.
>
> Absolutley not true. QB 2006 has an excellent automatic back-up
> procedure. When you exit the program a pop-up window asks if you would
> like to backup now, the choices are yes or no. Also the backup can be
> configured to include a data integraty check as well. If that an't handy
> then I don't know what is.
...

The interactive popup isn't what I'd call "automagic" -- I think what OP
was looking for was unattended.

"Handy" is a personal definition I think--personally I detest popup
windows that nag me--I'll backup when I choose, thank you! :)

What would tend to be "more handy" imo (but then again, that's me) would
be an automated, silent background backup that can be set via
user-selected preferences as to on/off, frequency, etc. Again, whether
that or something similar has been included in newer versions I don't know.

I've not check on later versions, but I think companyName.* will ensure
getting everything required.

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Posted by Haskel LaPort on March 15, 2008, 10:58 am
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> Allan Martin wrote:
>>>>
> ...
>
>>> The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
>>> automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
>>> less frequent internal run.
>>
>> Absolutley not true. QB 2006 has an excellent automatic back-up
>> procedure. When you exit the program a pop-up window asks if you would
>> like to backup now, the choices are yes or no. Also the backup can be
>> configured to include a data integraty check as well. If that an't handy
>> then I don't know what is.
> ...
>
> The interactive popup isn't what I'd call "automagic" -- I think what OP
> was looking for was unattended.

How do you know what the OP was looking for?

>
> "Handy" is a personal definition I think--personally I detest popup
> windows that nag me--I'll backup when I choose, thank you! :)

I personally love popups.


>
> What would tend to be "more handy" imo (but then again, that's me) would
> be an automated, silent background backup that can be set via
> user-selected preferences as to on/off, frequency, etc. Again, whether
> that or something similar has been included in newer versions I don't
> know.
>
> I've not check on later versions, but I think companyName.* will ensure
> getting everything required.
>
> --


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