# The Ultimate Guide to Migrate QuickBooks to New Computer

Do you want to migrate the QB application from one computer to another? If yes, follow the instructions in the blog, which provides the best hacks for an easy and error-free migration process. The migration process is beneficial when the user wants to upgrade the present device or when switching to another computer system. Migrating the software to another PC using the same license is an easy procedure. However, the process may become prone to failure or errors due to specific issues in the software or system. If you want to migrate the QB data precisely and quickly, you can do it by following the blog’s manual.

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## Must have before transferring the software data

Before [**migrate QuickBooks to New Computer**](https://asquarecloudhosting.com/move-quickbooks-to-new-computer-explained/), you must check the requirements boxes, which is a mandatory step. See what you need:

1. Ensure you have an uninterrupted internet connection on your new system.
1. Keep an extra USB flash drive with enough storage space for the QB files. The Migrator Tool will help you calculate the needed storage space, which usually lies between 150 MB and 250 MB for most users.
1. You must have a backup of your company file data. It will protect your data to avoid any data loss that might occur during the migration process. You can later restore your data, which you will back up now.

## Perform a Hassle-Free QuickBooks Software Data Transfer

The migrator Tool will help you safely transfer the program. You need to make the correct configurational settings in both computer systems; for this purpose, follow the instructions below:


**Configuration on the old computer system**

1. Click the File option.
1. Choose QuickBooks Utilities.
1. Hit the option- ‘Transfer QuickBooks to a Different Computer.’
1. You need to create an OTP (one-time password) after selecting I'm Ready.
1. Take the following steps to choose your USB flash drive, which will carry your data for transfer.
1. Wait, as the files are getting copied.

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## Configuration on the old computer system

1. Take the USB flash drive and put it into the new PC.
1. Due to Windows' tight security restrictions, the Migrator Tool will not open and will start working automatically.
1. Open the flash drive folder, then tap twice on the Move_QuickBooks.bat file. It will begin the migration.
1. Now, create a robust password and note down places you frequently visit or can recall easily. Then, hit the "Let's Go" option.
1. Allow the Migrator Tool to operate at its own pace. The transfer completion will depend on the size of the company files, your computer, and the speed of your internet connection.

The blog thoroughly explains how the user can migrate QuickBooks to New Computer. It also describes the need to transfer, the requirements, the issues faced, and their reasons. If you have any questions left unanswered in the blog, you can call [phone] and talk about it with the experienced professionals of the QB software.

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