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QuickBooks backup location default

Backing Up QuickBooks On Windows

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Overview

This article provides background information and best practices for backing up QuickBook files successfully with CrashPlan.Non-Code42 Products
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Considerations

CrashPlan can back up open files, like QuickBooks' primary .QBW file, by default. However, in Windows, CrashPlan relies on VSS (Volume Shadow service) to back up these open files. While VSS works great for many applications, the file formats used by certain programs can create limitations that make VSS backups less than ideal.Although VSS can make a backup copy of your open .QBW file, the backup won't be as robust as a QuickBooks Backup file (.QBB). When you create a .QBB file with QuickBooks, the application verifies the integrity of the .QBW file, and also backs up your templates, letters, and logos. Additionally, it backs up information from Statement Writer, CashFlow Projector, Business Planner, and Loan Manager.

How It Works

The best way to back up QuickBooks with CrashPlan is to schedule automated backups in QuickBooks (creating a .QBB file) and then add the location of these backups to CrashPlan file selection.