Move your QuickBooks installation

If you need to run QuickBooks in a new location (for example, on a new computer or different hard drive), you'll need to install the software in the new location and move your QuickBooks data. converting data from other programs, reinstalling, QuickBooks, installing, move QuickBooks installation, moving, QuickBooks installation to different computer, QuickBooks, move to another computer, data, transfer to new location, .

To do this task

1. Install QuickBooks in the new location using your original installation disks.

2. Register the new QuickBooks installation.

3. Move your company file to the new location.

   You can create a compact version of your company file, suitable for moving to a new location. converting data from other programs, reinstalling, QuickBooks, installing, move QuickBooks installation, moving, QuickBooks installation to different computer, QuickBooks, move to another computer, data, transfer to new location, .

See also

• Install the QuickBooks Server

• Change a QuickBooks installation type