Ways to Effectively Resolve the QuickBooks Backup Failed Issue

When you are operating on your company data in QuickBooks, you need to ensure to create a backup in the application in case of any accidental data loss. But sometimes, there can be issues while running the backup process in the application, which can lead to the QuickBooks backup failed error. This error code can arise due to some malicious infection that can damage your data. If your QuickBooks unable to back up company file, you can follow the solutions given in this article to fix it effectively.

If you are unable to understand the steps or resolve the error code on your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042 to get assistance from our team of QB experts.

Possible Causes for the QuickBooks Company File Backup Error

QuickBooks Desktop backup error can arise due to the following common reasons –

1. The device used to store the company file backup does not have sufficient storage space.
2. The external storage device used to contain your company file backup is no longer connected to the server PC.
3. The company file data you are trying to back up in QuickBooks is either damaged or corrupted.
4. You have set up a wrong company file backup path in the application, which is causing QB to freeze.
5. There are some issues with the backup directory that is being used for the backup file.

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How to Reliably Address the Backup Problem in QuickBooks?

If your QuickBooks won’t backup, you can perform the steps provided below to eliminate the issue –

Step 1 – Verify the Backup Directory to Create a Valid Backup Path

You can easily fix the backup issues in QB by verifying the backup directory.

1. Open QuickBooks Desktopand navigate to the Preferences section to select the Backup Options
2. Check the QuickBooks Backup Directory from the Local Backup Only tab and ensure that QuickBooks has the correct path to create the backup file.
3. If you found the backup path to be incorrect or invalid, click Browseand select the right folder location to save the backup of the company file and resolve the backup failure issues.
4. You can also change the backup path from the Create Backupwindow before performing the QB backup process.

Step 2 – Reset the QB Updates by Downloading the Available Updates from the Help Menu

If your QuickBooks backup freezes, you need to ensure that the application is updated to the latest release.

1. Open QuickBooks and click the Helptab to select the Update QuickBooks Desktop
2. Go to the Update Now tab and checkmark the Reset Updatesoption to click Get Updates.
3. Click OK to continue, and when QuickBooks asks for permission to install updates, click OKand exit the Update QuickBooks
4. Restart QuickBooks Desktop and try to back up the company file once again to check if the backup error code is rectified.

Conclusion

The QuickBooks backup failed error can be easily dismissed by performing the steps provided in this article. If the issue persists, you can call us at 1-855-856-0042 and get assistance from our technical support team.

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