Restoring Backup for Earlier QuickBooks Version

Change: The compression software that QuickBooks uses to back up and restore files has been upgraded in QuickBooks 2010 and is not compatible with earlier versions of QuickBooks.

Occasional Result: Accountants who find it necessary to open the backup copy (made as part of conversion of a company file to QuickBooks 2010) will discover problems restoring the backup from earlier versions. The error would appear as follows:

Solution: QuickBooks 2010 has a new menu item for just this occasion, to deal with the change in compression software between QuickBooks 2010 and earlier versions. Using this new menu item provides a backup copy that can be opened up by earlier versions of the software.

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