From your QuickBooks Desktop, go to the File menu and select Open or Restore Company.
Select Restore a backup copy and then Next.
Choose Local Backup and then Next.
Browse your computer for your .qbb backup company file.
Select a folder to decide where to save your restored company file. Then click Open.
To avoid overwriting, rename your company file or backup for uniqueness, or save the backup in a different folder.
When you're ready, select Save.

To learn how to create or schedule automatic backups, you can check this article for detailed steps: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

I've also included this guide resources to improve your workflow efficiency, making this a valuable skill for managing your data as you continue to run your business: Export, import, and edit IIF files.

If you mean anything else or you have other inquiries about QuickBooks, feel free to reach out as we’re always here to provide the support you need for your success.

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Ethel_A

QuickBooks Team

Welcome to the Community, @f223.

I'll walk you through in restoring backup data in QuickBooks Online. This feature is available in QuickBooks Online Advanced Company.

Restoring your backup data may take up to an hour. You will know when it's ready when you see a checkmark. Don't do anything in your company until it's done.

Here's how to restore backup data:

Go to Settings ⚙, then select Back up company.
Note: You might need to sign in with Intuit account then select Authorize to proceed.
Find the company you want to restore a back of.
From the Action ▼ dropdown menu, select Restore.
In the Date field, select the date you want to restore.
From the Time ▼ dropdown menu, select the time you want to restore.
Enter AGREE from the Ready to restore your backup? section.
Select Next. If you see a list of recommended actions, follow them first. After you finish everything on the list, select Refresh to continue.
Click Start Restore.

Here is an article for more information about backing up and restoring data in QuickBooks Online: Backup and restore your QuickBooks Online Advanced Company.

If you're using Simple Start, Essentials or Plus, you can use the Export function to back up your data instead: Export reports, lists, and other data from QuickBooks Online.

For future reference, you can run read this article to help you run reports in QuickBooks Online: Run reports in QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to click the Reply button below if you have questions about restoring backup data in QuickBooks Online. I'm always here to help. Have a great day.

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LS431

I have lost my bank account file transactions and need to restore it. Do I have to restore the complete company backup to get it back?

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Jayson_E

QuickBooks Team

You don't need to restore the complete company file backup to recover your bank transactions, LS431.

Before we proceed, could you please let us know if you're using QuickBooks Online (QBO) or QuickBooks Desktop? Knowing these details will allow us to provide a more tailored and accurate resolution for your concern.

In the meantime, if you're using QBDT, you can re-download your bank feed transactions by using either the Direct Connect or Web Connect method.

Then, here's how to do it using Direct Connect:

Go to the Banking menu and select Bank Feeds, then choose Bank Feeds Center.
From the Bank Accounts list, select the account you need to connect.
Click Download Transactions.
Choose to Synchronize:
- Select Sync this account (for the specific account) or Sync all for this Bank (for all accounts at that financial institution).
Enter your PIN or Password to connect to your bank, and then click OK.

For the detailed, step-by-step instructions on the Web Connect method, please refer to this article under the Download using Web Connect section: Download bank feed transactions in QuickBooks Desktop.

When you're ready to share additional information about your concern, please click the Reply button.

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naranjo family restaurant inc

how do I restore or backup a file?

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Candice14

Level 8

Good morning, @naranjo family restaurant inc.

Thanks for chiming in on this thread. I'd be more than happy to help you restore or backup your file.

If you're using QuickBooks Online, you can use the steps above your response that my colleague provided.

If you're using QuickBooks Desktop, review the guides below to successfully backup or restore your file:

Feel free to come back if you have any other questions. Have a wonderful day!

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