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You may need to restore the QuickBooks backup file (QBB) when moving data from one version to another or if your QuickBooks company (QBW) file is corrupted. However, while restoring the data from the backup file, you may get an error, preventing you from restoring the data. You may encounter one of the below error messages:<\/p>
In this article, you will learn the causes behind the \u2018Restore Failed\u2019 error and the solutions to fix it. <\/p>
You may get the Restore Failed error when restoring the backup in QuickBooks due to several reasons. Some of them are:<\/p>
When saving the file you\u2019re restoring, choose the correct path or destination. If the file name is similar to an existing company file at the destination, do not overwrite the existing file. Try to change the file name to avoid errors and issues. Also, check the backup file size. It should be a maximum of 6 MB in size. If still you\u2019re encountering the error, then follow the below troubleshooting methods.<\/p>
Sometimes, special or invalid characters in QuickBooks company file name can lead to issues during the backup-restore process. Make sure your company file name should not contain any special characters. You can check and delete the special characters from the company file name, if any. <\/p>
The Restore Failed error in QuickBooks may occur if you are trying to restore the company file from a network drive or an external media. It happens when the backup operation suddenly terminates due to network connectivity or any other issues. To avoid this, you can copy the file to your local system before restoring it. <\/p>
Many users have confirmed that they\u2019re able to fix the Backup Restore Failed error in QuickBooks simply by copying the backup file to a new folder before restoring it. It creates a new copy of the file. This can help avoid any issues that may occur due to incorrect path or damaged folders. To do this, simply copy and paste the backup file into a different folder on your system.<\/p>
If you\u2019re trying to restore the backup file created in an earlier version to a newer version, then it may result in the restore failed issue. You can restore the backup file to only an advanced version of QuickBooks Desktop. For example, you can restore a backup file created in QuickBooks 2018 to QuickBooks 2019. However, if you try to restore the backup file of QB Desktop 2019 to 2018 version, you can get the backup restore error. You can use the QuickBooks File Manager<\/a> to find the version of the backup file you are trying to restore.<\/p> Corruption in the company file or any other structure issues can disrupt the backup restore process in QuickBooks. In such a case, you can repair your QuickBooks company file. You can use the Verify and Rebuild Data tool<\/a> in QuickBooks to repair the QBW file. Here\u2019s how to do so:<\/p> If the Verify Data option found further damage, you can download and run other QuickBooks repair tools, such as the \u201cQuickBooks File Doctor<\/a>\u201d. The QuickBooks File Doctor tool can help fix company file damage. Here are the steps to use this tool:<\/p>Method 5: Repair your QuickBooks Company File<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>