QuickBooks furnishes you with a convenient and practical feature to back up all the company data automatically. This can help you save time to back up the data manually every day. You can simply schedule a specific date & time to backup, eliminating the possibility of losing any crucial data. However, QuickBooks has various errors attached to it; some are more fatal than others and must be fixed quickly. QuickBooks backup not working error demands quick action to rectify as it is associated with losing important financial data in the company files.

It happens due to sudden damage to the company files(.QBW), using an outdated desktop application, and the wrong set-up in the setting of scheduled backup. So, if you want the QB software to be free from this error, continue reading and get some effective solutions below.

We understand that some of you might have limited time and want quick solutions. Don’t be upset; pick up the phone to contact the support team at 1.855.738.2784.

How to Resolve QuickBooks Automatic Backup Not Working?

Following are the solution that will definitely help you to get rid of the error soon:

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Solution 1: Verify & Rebuild the data in QB

With the use of verify and rebuild tool, you can locate & fix the backup problems in company files and remove the error.

Verifying the data

• First, go to Windows & choose Close All.
• From the File, choose Utilities.
• Then, click on Verify Data.
• If QuickBooks detects no issues, your data is clean; however, if you find the issue, then start to rebuild the data.

Rebuilding the data

• From the File option, select utilities & then choose Rebuild data.
• You will be asked to rebuild the company file for that click on OK.
• Do back up the company files and, choose the place you want to save the backup & select OK.
• Enter a new name for the file & choose Save. Do not replace any other backup file.
• When the Rebuild is done, click on OK.
• Now, repeat the first step to check if there are additional damages.
• If the damage gets fixed, again from File, choose Open or Restore Company.

Solution 2: Installing QB Updates

When the QB software is properly updated, it ensures that there are no issues with the backups of company files.

• Login into QB software and Run it.
• Now, from the Help tab, Choose the option Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• Now, from the Update Now tab, choose Get Updates which will download all the available updates in QB.
• Then, restart the QB software, and you will see the option to install the updates; click on it.
• This will answer the query: Does QuickBooks backup automatically?
• Lastly, retry to set up the automatic backup.

Solution 3: Restoring the backup company file

Using the backup company file (.qbb), let us create a new company file (.qbw).

• From the File menu in QuickBooks, choose the option that says Open or Restore Company.
• Choose to Restore a backup copy & click Next.
• Choose Local Backup & Click on Next.
• Now, look for the backup company file on your PC, like [Your company name].qbb.
• Choose a folder to save the restored company file.
• Now click on Open.

Note: Do not open the backup in the folder having the existing company file. It can you may overwrite your data.

• Now, choose Save.

Conclusion

If you have understood the solutions above, it will be easy for you to implement them sufficiently. We do get that for some of you. It may be difficult to understand some technical terms while resolving QuickBooks backup not working issue. In that case, you should get in touch with the technical support team asap. Call at 1.855.738.2784.

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