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taylor3201
October 18, 2025
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IAM RUNNING QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP 2024 I AM SWITCHING OUT PC TO WINDOWS 11 WHATS BEST PROCCESS

  • October 18, 2025
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WHATS THE BEST PREPERATION TO SWITCH TO UPDATED PC.I HAVE A CURRENT BACK UP

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LouiseG12QuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
October 18, 2025
You can transfer your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to a new computer using the Migrator Tool, Taylor.

Before getting started, ensure you meet the following prerequisites:

  • You need to be logged in as the Company Admin.
  • Make sure your new computer is connected to the internet.
  • You will need a USB flash drive with sufficient space to store your QuickBooks files. The Migrator Tool will indicate the space required, which is typically between 150 and 250 MB.
 
Once you’re ready, follow the steps below to set up and use the tool:
 
On the old computer:

  1. Open QBDT.
  2. Navigate to the File menu and choose Utilities.
  3. Select Move QuickBooks to another computer.
  4. Click I'm Ready, then generate a one-time password.
  5. Follow the instructions to pick the USB flash drive you'll be using, and then wait for the files to be copied.
 
On the new computer:

  1. Insert the USB flash drive. Due to Windows security restrictions, the tool won't open automatically.
  2. Open the flash drive to view its files and double-click Move_QuickBooks.bat to launch the migrator.
  3. Type the password you created, then select Let's go.
  4. Wait for the tool to finish.
 
For more details, check out this article: Move or reinstall QuickBooks Desktop to another computer.
 
If your new computer already has QBDT installed and set up, you can directly move on to restoring your company files.

If you have follow-up questions, don’t hesitate to revisit this thread.
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LouiseG12QuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
October 21, 2025
Hi, Taylor.

I just wanted to follow up to check if the resolution we provided helped resolve your issue.

Please let us know if everything is now working as expected or if you’re still experiencing any problems.

We’ll be glad to assist further if needed.
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