How to Update Old QuickBooks Files

As new versions of Intuit's Quickbooks software are released, files created on older versions become obsolete. However, the creators of Quickbooks have provided you with options for updating your existing files for use on any new version of the software. Rather than lose valuable files such as invoices, financial statements and transaction records, you can open old files with your new version and allow Quickbooks to automatically update each transaction. Once completed, you may save the file in the new format for further use.

Things You'll Need

• Newer version of Intuit's Quickbooks.

Instructions

1. Install and register the new Quickbooks software, then disconnect your computer from all networks.

2. Open Quickbooks as an administrator. If you just installed the software for the first time, or have not installed the software on another computer or created other roles, you are the administrator by default.

3. Choose "Open an existing company file," search for the file name in your documents folder and wait for Quickbooks to update the old file.

4. Click the "File" menu and choose "Close." Quickbooks will automatically save the updated file.

References

• Quickbooks Support; Update your company file to a newer version of Quickbooks