With your Quickbooks^TM file open

1. Go to the File Menu
2. Click on “Save copy or backup”
3. Check the appropriate radio button for Backup Copy
4. Click next
5. Now you need to tell QuickBooks where to save the back up. Click the Options box
6. Click Browse and find the location for your backup – Flash Drive, Portable Hard Drive etc.
7. Click OK
   If you select the same location as your working file QuickBooks™ will give you an error message – select change location or use this location

   Tip: Ensure regular backups are not kept on the same computer/hard drive as your working file

8. Click Finish
9. Check that your backup works:
   • Restoring the file to a separate location
   • Compare the restored file to the original file
   • If it matches your backup is good
10. Backup at least weekly and keep one for each week of the month
11. I also recommend keeping a backup for each month