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backed up: Can we restore our quickbooks file that has been backed up by a 2018 version on a 2016 version?

no version of QB is backward compatible, so no, you cannot restore a 2018 copy with a 2016 version.

 

Resolution for 'backed up issue: 'Can we restore our quickbooks file that has been backed up by a 2018 version on a 2016 version?' available: Yes.

The backed up issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the backed up issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex backed up issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other backed up support options.

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backed up: Can I restore a file backed up with 2015 QB accountant to QB Accountant 2014?

QB is not forward compatible, 2014 can not read a 2015/2016 file

QB is not forward compatible, 2014 can not read a 2015/2016 file

Resolution for 'backed up issue: 'Can I restore a file backed up with 2015 QB accountant to QB Accountant 2014?' available: Yes.

The backed up issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the backed up issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex backed up issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other backed up support options.

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backed up: Can I restore a company file after an upgrade if it was not backed up?

No, you can only Restore a Backup.

That noted, installing QB, the same or a new version never deletes company files from your drive.  Assuming you didn’t delete it, then it is still there.

Search your hard drive for *.QBW files, looking for your company file names.

OR, reinstall QB 2013 if it […]

Resolution for 'backed up issue: 'Can I restore a company file after an upgrade if it was not backed up?' available: Yes.

The backed up issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the backed up issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex backed up issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other backed up support options.

For more information about resolving issues related to backed up in Quickbooks/QBO or to get support for the issue 'Can I restore a company file after an upgrade if it was not backed up?', click the link below:

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