Error Importing QuickBooks Desktop To New Computer, How to Fix It?

QuickBooks allows you to migrate your data from one computer to another directly by using QuickBooks Migrator Tool, but sometimes you may encounter errors importing QuickBooks Desktop to a new computer due to some specific reasons such as using incorrect file type, using an older QuickBooks version that is not compatible or you are not providing the sufficient resource to run the tool smoothly. In this blog, we will be guiding you on how you can fix such import errors and transfer your data successfully from one device to another. Let’s get started.

Reasons Why QuickBooks Migration Failed and Shows Errors

There could be many reasons that can cause interruption while importing the data from QuickBooks Desktop to the new computer.

Trying to move files that the QuickBooks Migration Tool doesn't support, like .xls or .xlsx files, can cause problems.
Working on an old version of QuickBooks or Windows can trigger problems in the migration process.
Damage in your company files can disrupt the processing of the QuickBooks Migrator Tool.
When your device lacks the minimum requirements to run the QB Migration Tool, you will face problems during migration.
System-related issues can cause interrupted migration and may lead to QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly.

Solutions to Fix Errors When Importing QuickBooks to New Computer

We will discuss a few important troubleshooting solutions to resolve errors when importing QuickBooks Desktop to a new computer.

Solution 1: Updating QuickBooks

Open QuickBooks Desktop.
Click on the Help tab.
Select 'Update QuickBooks Desktop.'
Choose 'Update Now.'
Click 'Get Updates.'

Solution 2: Run the QB Migration Tool in Compatibility Mode

Right-click the QuickBooks Migration Tool.
After that, select 'Properties.'
Navigate to the Compatibility tab.
Check the box for 'Run This Program in Compatibility Mode.'
Attempt to migrate your QuickBooks data to see if the issue is resolved.

Note: As we know that QB Migration Tool does not support some file type such as .xls or .xlsx files. To resolve this you can convert these file which QuickBooks can accept then try to transfer your QuickBooks data to a new device.

Restore the Company Files

Install QuickBooks on your new system.
Access your old system.
Open QuickBooks.
Access the File menu.
Switch to Single-user mode.
From the File menu, select the Company Backup option.
Choose 'Create Local Backup.'
Choose the folder for storing backup files.
Click 'Ok,' then 'Save,' and finally 'Finish' to complete the backup process.
Transfer the backup files to your new system.
Open QuickBooks on the new system.
Go to the File menu.
Choose 'Restore the backup file.'
Wait for the restoration process to complete.

Conclusion

Fixing errors importing QuickBooks Desktop to a new computer can be difficult, but this guide can help you resolve this issue. Make sure you are following the given steps cautiously to avoid any mistakes.