QuickBooks uses a handful of files to store different types of data. The company file is one of those main files, that carries all the confidential and necessary data of the company. When a user creates a company file, QuickBooks itself creates a file with a .qbw extension. This file carries the company file and account information. Backing up a company file in QuickBooks desktop is a must that too on a regular basis, so as to ensure that all the data is safe and protected. While carrying out this process, the user might bump into certain errors, which might stress the user. Considering those facts, in today’s article, we will be discussing the entire process to fix backup company file issues in QuickBooks desktop.

Why backup company file issues appear?

Backup company file issues in QuickBooks desktop can be seen due to a variety of factors. Out of which, we have tried to list some of the most common factors below:

·         In case the company file backup is saved to an external disk

·         Another factor can be if the backup is being restored over an existing company file

·         Or if there is an .ADR extension in the file’s name

·         When the size of the company file surpasses 3 GB

·         Moreover, if any other program is running in the background scanning QuickBooks