A Quick Troubleshooting Guide To Resolve QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly Issue
                     Ways to rectify QuickBooks migration 
failed unexpectedly error
Data migration is used to move user’s financial data between 
QuickBooks products or import from another accounting software. 
This helps to keep the data safe and eliminates the risk of 
permanent loss. But users have widely reported that their 
QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly, so we came up with this 
blog to help them. If your QuickBooks also struggles to migrate 
your data, keep reading further to explore the factors that can act 
as a barrier during migration and the methods to remove them 
from your PC.
Avoid putting your financial data at risk by contacting a QB expert 
at 1.855.738.2784 to resolve data migration issues.

About the issue
Data migration is a risky process and always contains risks that can 
severely affect the business. Data migration can fail due to many 
factors in the system, which can affect QuickBooks while it runs. This 
can happen due to incompatibility issues, and your data might get 
corrupted if data migration suddenly stops in between. You are 
advised to always take professional help for data migration to prevent 
any issues during the transfer.
Causes of occurrence
The potential causes of data migration failing in between are 
mentioned below-
• Obsolete versions of QuickBooks or Windows can affect the data 
migration due to incompatibility with each other.
• Data migration can also fail when QuickBooks fails to run on a 
system due to its low specifications
• Windows Firewall restrictions can block QuickBooks from 
establishing a connection with other systems during the 
migration.
• QuickBooks might suffer from internal issues that cause the 
software to malfunction while transferring the data.
• A damaged or corrupt license and product info file can lead to 
issues when the software reviews the user details for 
authorization.
Countermeasures
You can prevent issues from terminating the data migration by 
using the steps below-
Solution 1- Update your QuickBooks and 
Windows version
Data migration failure can result from outdated versions of 
QuickBooks or Windows facing difficulties integrating with each 
other. You must always ensure that your QuickBooks and Windows 
are up to date before migrating your data. Compatibility issues can 
stop QuickBooks from executing its functions or integrating with 
Windows applications. Update your QuickBooks with these steps-
1. Open QuickBooks and go to the Utilities option in the File menu.
2. Tap Stop hosting multi-user access to stop the software from 
using multi-user mode.
3. Click the Help menu and select the Update QuickBooks Desktop 
option in the drop-down list.
4. Under the Update Now tab, click the Mark All checkbox to update 
all the QB services.
5. Click Reset Update delete the previous updates, and tap Get 
Updates thereafter.
6. Wait until the update is completely downloaded and rerun the 
software.
7. Follow the instructions given on the screen to install the updates.
After your QuickBooks is fully updated, you must download and 
install the latest updates for your Windows. QuickBooks might fail 
to run if the Windows version doesn’t comply with its minimum 
requirements. Apply these methods to update Windows-
1. Click the Windows Start button and tap the Settings (Gear) icon.
2. Go to Update & Security and tap Windows Update on the left.
3. Click Check for updates and tap Download and Install when a 
new Windows version is found.
4. Let the Windows update and try migrating your data again after 
the system reopens.
If the data migration still suffers from issues, go to the next 
solution.
Solution 2- Check the configuration of the 
systems
QuickBooks might struggle to run or crash repeatedly if the system 
specifications are too low. This can also stop you from migrating 
your data. So, you are advised to check your system specifications 
before migrating your data to prevent any issues during the 
transfer. Use the following steps to check the configuration of both 
systems-
1. Open the Control panel menu and tap System.
2. Scroll down in the menu and click About.
3. You’ll see the system configuration on the screen.
Compare your system specifications with the minimum 
requirements of QuickBooks mentioned below-
• RAM- 8GB average if you use QuickBooks in 2-4 computers and 
4GB minimum.
• Processor- 2.4Ghz or more
• Disk Space- 2.5GB for QuickBooks and more for company files
• Screen Resolution- 1280X1024 with correct DPI settings
If your system lacks these requirements, QuickBooks will generate 
issues while running. You need to upgrade your system to prevent 
the data migration from stopping again.
Solution 3- Fix the Windows Firewall and 
Antivirus settings
Windows Firewall can stop applications from connecting to the internet 
or other systems for your safety. QuickBooks will struggle to migrate 
your data if Windows firewall blocks its functions or if its background 
processes get quarantined by an antivirus. Open your Antivirus menu 
and check the isolated programs list. Remove any QB files that have 
been quarantined, or it’ll be better if you temporarily disable your 
antivirus until the migration is complete. You need to fix the firewall 
settings on your computer to ensure QuickBooks doesn’t fail to migrate 
your financial data. Use these steps-
1. Open the Windows Defender Firewall menu using the search panel.
2. Click the Allow an app or feature through firewall option on the left 
menu.
3. Select QuickBooks in the list of programs and mark the Public and 
Private checkbox.
4. Tap Allow at the bottom of the tab and save the settings.
5. Open QuickBooks and retry migrating your data.
If data migration fails again, use the next solution.
Solution 4- Utilize the Verify-Rebuild tool 
to mend damaged QB data
Data migration also fails if QB data gets damaged. The damaged 
data might contain your company file or the file carrying info about 
your license number. You’ll have to repair QuickBooks data to 
ensure the software doesn’t face trouble while transferring it to 
another PC. Use these steps-
1. Go to the File menu in QuickBooks and click Utilities.
2. Single-click the Rebuild Now option and tap Ok to create a full 
data backup if you haven’t done it recently.
3. Let the process complete, and then click the Verify Data option 
in Utilities.
4. If a ‘Your data has lost integrity’ message pops up, click Rebuild 
now to repair the data.
5. Try migrating your data again after the data is completely 
repaired.
These methods will resolve all the data migration issues and help 
you transfer your data without any issues.
Conclusion
This blog compromises the causes of 
QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly on your computer. The blog 
also shares some effective methods that you can use to prevent any 
issues during migration and transfer your data securely.
If data migration stops again, take the professional help of QB 
experts at 1.855.738.2784 for the safety of your data.