location of QB files

You did not specify your version of QB, but I don't think the menu has changed much recently.

I would suggest that you do a Backup within QB- File > Backup (do not use Portable file if you have that option- new to 2006).

This creates a QBB file. Do not just copy your QBW (QBW not QWW- at least on Windows machines with recent versions of QB). You want a true QB backup file.

Using QB, restore this file using File > Restore. Change the "Restore to" destination to your new location.

There are other ways to accomplish this move, but I think this is safe and straight forward. It also preserves your original file is case something goes wrong.

QB will probably (depending on version) list both on the opening QB screen. Once you know the file in the new location is working you can delete the old location from the menu. This will not delete it from your computer. You can do that manually once you are certain that you will not need it.

On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:09:00 GMT, "Gil Faver"

I was advised not to rely on .QBB files, as they become corrupt. I was figuring on saving copies of both .QWW and .QBB as backups.

No

Greg

I have been using QBB files for many years with clients. The problems I have had, have all been traceable to operator errors not QB.

Newer versions especially 2006 have an even more robust backup. That is why I said Backup rather than Portable.

Also, you should always have multiple backups regardless of the method you use. No backup process is 100%.

What version of QB are you using and on what platform?

Not the preferred method but I believe you can-- Copy the QuickBooks file(s) to the new location using Windows Explorer (or similar) Using Explorer, double click the data file

This should open QB, and QB should remember the location. I do not use this method, but it should work if your file associations are set up properly. I use my original method all the time with client data files without problems.

thanks for you help.

thanks, I'll try that. I am using QB 2001 Pro. I back up using .QBB files to a different physical hard drive, and periodically back that up to an external drive and also burn CDs.

He answered your question. Which I would have thought you would have wanted.

"Gil Faver"

No, he just answered your question.

-- Tara

So was the other but you didn't understand.

Yes, but maybe if it had been worded "Any F'n place you want." he might have gotten it.

no, that wouldn't have helped either. The key to answering the question is to explain HOW to POINT TO (aka DEFINE WHERE LOCATED) the .QWW is. thank you to those that offered the explanation.

You asked if we could define where to store the file. The answer is YES.

Greg's answer was exactly what anyone would want an answer to be but you didn't understand.

so, I should have asked "is it possible and, if so, how?"

yes, I'll be more clear in the future. Surely I will.

You didn't ask how or whether the file could be accessed; you asked whether it could be stored elsewhere.