Guide to Move QuickBooks Company File to a New Computer


If you are wanting to move the Company file from one computer to the another other, QuickBooks Migrator tool can come in handy. Through this tool, you can easily transfer QB company files across different systems. This article illustrates an easy walkthrough to guide you on how to move QuickBooks Company file to a new computer using the migratory tool as well as by using the manual procedure.

Steps to move company file to another computer manually

Implement the following instructions to move the company file to other system:

  • Install QuickBooks on the other system and then create a copy of the company file on the first system.

  • Now, transfer this file to some USB storage device from the old system and then paste in the new system. 

  • Make sure to paste it in the QuickBooks Company file folder only.

How to move QuickBooks Company Files to a new computer using QuickBooks Migrator Tool?

  • Run QuickBooks on the first PC, then go to File, and Utilities. 

  • Now, click on “Move QuickBooks to another Computer”.

  • Hit on “I am Ready”.


  • Make sure to plug in the USB drive into the system.

  • Now, use the tool to transfer the company file and other important QuickBooks files to the USB drive.


Can I Share my company file over email to download it on the new computer?

Yes! The company files can be sent to email. But their size should not exceed 25 MB. Most of the times, the compressed backup company files can be shared over the email.

Summing Up!

This blog encapsulated two easy ways to move QuickBooks Company file to a new computer- first by using the manual methods in which you copy paste the company file mnually to the USB drive and then transfer it to another computer. 

The second process is a rather eaasy one taking assistance of the QuickBooks Migrator Tool. If you have more queries, call us at 1-800-761-1787. Our QuickBooks desktop support team will be happy to assist you!
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