Troubleshooting QuickBooks Backup Failed: Expert Solutions
                     QuickBooks Backup Failed: Here’s What Should You Do
Data security plays a critical role in efficient financial management. Say, for 
example, that a QuickBooks backup fails, and all the important financial 
documents disappear. This can be a very frustrating situation for any 
QuickBooks user. It could appear on the screen as a “
QuickBooks backup failed” issue. This issue may appear to users when 
they attempt to back up their QuickBooks company files.
It usually happens when users work with files that have a .QBW extension. 
Whether you are setting up automatic backups or backing up manually, 
there are specific circumstances in which these backup failures can happen. 
This comprehensive guide aims to assist you in understanding the signs 
and causes of these issues. Also, providing comprehensive fixes to restart 
the system.
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involved. An error made during troubleshooting could make the 
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Why You Can’t Backup the Company File?
Identifying the underlying reasons behind QuickBooks backup failures is 
essential for finding workable fixes. Below are the most prominent causes 
of failure issues in QuickBooks.
1. Storage Device Not Accessible: The backup process may be hampered if 
the particular storage device is not accessible to save the backup file.
2. Damaged Company Records: The company file itself may become 
inaccessible for backup reasons due to damage or corruption.
3. Incorrect backup path: Making the incorrect choice when backing up the 
company file can result in errors and backup failures.
4. Length of file name: Excessive characters in company file names might 
cause compatibility problems and complicate backup procedures.
Symptoms of Backup Failed in QB Desktop
It is easier to identify errors early and accurately when you are aware of 
their signs. Look out for the following causes.
1. Error Messages: In QuickBooks, error messages are usually shown when 
a backup operation is unsuccessful. Look for the prompts like “Backup 
unsuccessful,” “Error creating a backup,” or “Backup failed.”
2. Missing or incomplete backup files: Incomplete or missing backup files 
indicate failed backup attempts.
3. Unexpected Failures in the Backup Process: Potential backup failures are 
indicated by abrupt stops, crashes, or freezes in the QuickBooks 
software while it is backing up.
4. The backup process is slow or stopped: Long backup times or backups 
that seem to be stuck at a specific point could be signs of the underlying 
issue.
5. Backup Restore Is Not Possible: When attempting to restore company 
records from a backup file, QuickBooks might not be able to recognize or 
read it. This suggests that earlier backup attempts failed.
How to Resolve QuickBooks Backup Failure Issue 
Step-by-Step?
Having identified the causes makes it easier for users to address the root 
cause of the issue effectively and put specific solutions to use.
Technique 1: Give the company file a 
new name
Renaming the company file is the first thing recommended to do if 
QuickBooks isn’t able to backup the File. Following are the specific steps in 
detail:
1. Access the company file and select the ‘Company’ option.
2. Click “Pencil” once “My Company” has been chosen.
3. Select “Contact Information” from the left menu.
4. To modify your name, go to the “Company Information Page.”
5. The name should be limited to no more than 65 characters and should not 
contain any special characters.
6. To save the file name, use the “Enter” key.
7. This procedure should fix the backup issue if the file name is the cause. If 
not, move on to the following troubleshooting technique.
Technique 2: Using File Doctor to Fix 
QuickBooks Backup Freezes
The File Doctor utility fixes damage to company files.
Using the Tool Hub or the Intuit website, download and run it.
First Step: Install and launch QuickBooks 
Tool Hub
1. Firstly, start by closing the QuickBooks.
2. Install the Desktop version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Upon accessing the tool portal, select “Company File Issues.”
4. Select ‘Run QuickBooks File Doctor.’
Second Step: Launch File Doctor
1. Select ‘Check your File’ and input the administrator password.
2. Wait until the scan is finished.
3. Even after the error has been fixed, you can still get a message.
4. Run the backup to see if the issue has been fixed.
5. File damage and errors are fixed by running the QuickBooks File Doctor. 
If it continues, move on to the next technique.
Technique 3: Make use of the Rebuild 
Data Utility
Proceed to run the Verify/Rebuild Utility if the methods mentioned above do 
not resolve the backup failed problem.
First Step: Check the Data Company file
1. Launch QuickBooks, then select the ‘File’ option.
2. After selecting the “Utilities” option, click “Verify Data.”
3. Try the backup again when the program has successfully verified the 
data.
4. The results of data verification can vary depending on the 
circumstances, however, if you receive a message stating that 
“QuickBooks data has lost its integrity: It shows that damage is in the 
company file.”
Step Two: Rebuild the Data
A “Rebuild” is necessary if you receive an error notice stating, “Your data 
has lost integrity.” This indicates that the data is damaged.
1. Navigate back to the “File” menu.
2. Next, choose the “Rebuild Data” option from the “Utilities” section.
3. Click “OK” when the “Rebuild has Completed” message appears.
4. Open a Different QuickBooks Company File
5. You can get an idea of the issue area by opening another company file in 
QuickBooks. You can determine whether the reason QuickBooks is 
unable to backup the company file is due to a corrupt QB application, a 
damaged company file, or a location.
Technique 4: Transfer the company 
backup file to an external or flash disk
1. Changing the backup’s location may fix the QuickBooks data errors.
2. Launch QuickBooks and choose File from the menu.
3. Select the option to save a copy or backup.
4. Next, choose Backup copy and press the Next button.
5. Following that, click the Next button after selecting Local Backup.
6. After choosing Save it Now, click Next again.
7. Click Save after selecting a place on the local drive.
8. Open the folder containing the company file after saving it to the local 
computer.
9. To copy a backup file that is saved locally, right-click on it and choose 
Copy.
10.Double-click the flash drive or external drive where the backup file is to 
be kept when Windows Explorer is open.
11.Lastly, to paste the backup file onto the external disk, simultaneously 
click the Ctrl key + V on the computer.
Technique 5: Modify the Network Data 
(.nd) file’s name
Users are unable to back up firm files due to the corrupted Network Data 
file. In the same way, the backup would be restricted if you moved the.QBW 
File to a new folder without also relocating the .ND file. As a result, do the 
following to fix the problem:
1. Open Windows Explorer, then proceed along the path 
C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\.
2. The company file’s name will be the same as the .ND file in the folder, 
but the .ND extension will be added. As an example, consider 
mycompanyfile.nd or mycompanyfile.qbw.nd.
3. Rename such files by performing a right-click and selecting it from the 
list.
4. To save, add the .old extension to the end of the file name and press the 
Enter key.
5. Transfer the .ND file to the new location where you moved the .QBW 
folder.
Check to determine whether the error still occurs after backing up your 
company files.
Technique 6: Get the Most Recent 
Version of QuickBooks for Windows and 
Maintaining the latest version of thMe QauicckBooks desktop cloud backup 
application for Mac may assist you fix any issues that occur.
In Windows
1. The following are the simple steps to update QB in Windows:
2. Make sure you launch the QB Desktop program and point the cursor 
toward Help.
3. Click Update QuickBooks Desktop from the Help menu drop-down menu.
4. Use the Get Updates option to look for any new updates. Click Update 
Now if any are available.
5. Allow everything to finish processing, then back up the QuickBooks data 
online later.
6. Users can do an in-product update or a manual update in macOS when 
updating QB for Mac in the manner described below:
In-Product Update
1. Click the Check for QuickBooks updates button after navigating the 
QuickBooks drop-down menu.
2. Click Install Update if the most recent version appears.
3. When prompted, select Install and Relaunch.
4. After the Update, QuickBooks for Mac runs automatically and lets you 
attempt creating a QuickBooks backup file to verify the issue.
For Manual Update
1. Turn off the Mac and navigate to the Finder menu to begin the QB 
uninstalling process.
2. Select the Go Apps button, then drag the QB icon to the Trash.
3. Proceed to the official QuickBooks Downloads and Updates page and 
reinstall QuickBooks.
4. Make sure to select the product, version, and country to enable precise 
online backup of QuickBooks desktop.
5. To obtain the installer file, select the Download option after hitting Search.
6. Additionally, on Mac, double-tap the .dmg file, then drag the QB icon to 
Applications to initiate the installation. Using QB and pressing Cmd +1 will 
allow you to verify updates and check release numbers.
7. Finally, follow these steps to successfully backup QuickBooks desktop and 
restore QuickBooks company files.
Fixing the QuickBooks Backup Failed issue could be tricky. However, it 
can be solved effectively with the appropriate methods and knowledge of 
the causes. But if these processes overwhelm you and you’re not tech-
savvy, get in touch with QuickBooks experts for a quick, safe repair. Just 
dial the 1.855.738.2784 to connect instantly.