Set the Online Backup Scheduler to run at a later time, outside the window of 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
To set the Online Backup Scheduler:
- From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Online Backup > Online Backup.
- Click the Scheduler button in the upper left corner of the QuickBooks Online Backup program.
- Change the Start time, preferably before 2:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Change the End time to at least 2 hours after the selected Start time.
- Click Save.
Online Backups can also be performed manually at any time the QuickBooks company file is not open. . To perform a manual online backup:
- From the Windows Start menu, select Programs > Online Backup > Online Backup.
- Click the Backup button in the upper left corner.
- Check the files you want to back up. . The company file may already be checked if you have been using the Online Backup Scheduler.
- Click the Start Backup button.
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