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The following table
describes the file extensions that QuickBooks uses for files that it creates,
imports, or exports.
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.DES |
QuickBooks form template |
QuickBooks provides a variety of templates that you can use
for your forms. |
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.IIF |
Intuit Interchange Format file |
You can import and export lists and/or transactions using
text files with an .IIF extension. |
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.ND |
QuickBooks Network Data File |
A configuration file that allows access to the QuickBooks
company file. Do not delete this configuration file. |
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.QBA |
Accountant's Copy working file |
When you export your QuickBooks data for your accountant to
review, the accountant restores the export file on his or
her computer as a file with a .QBA extension. |
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.QBA.TLG |
transaction log file
(for Accountant's Copy) |
When you back up an Accountant's Copy, QuickBooks starts a
log of transactions that you've entered since the last time
you backed up. The file is created during backup provided
you have set a verification level. In case of accidental
loss of data, Technical Support can use your most recent
backup in conjunction with the transaction log file to
recover your data. |
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.QBB |
QuickBooks backup file |
When you back up your company file, QuickBooks saves the
backup file with a .QBB extension. To open a .QBB file, go
to the File menu and click Restore. |
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.QBM |
QuickBooks portable company file |
When you want to e-mail or move a company file, QuickBooks
creates a compressed version of the company file with a .QBM
extension. |
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.QBR |
Report template |
When you export the template for a memorized report,
QuickBooks saves the file with a .QBR extension. |
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.QBW |
QuickBooks for Windows company file |
When you create a company file, QuickBooks saves the file
with a .QBW extension. For example, if you enter MyBusiness
as the company name, QuickBooks saves the file as
MyBusiness.QBW. |
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.QBW.TLG |
transaction log file
(for QuickBooks company file) |
When you back up your company file, QuickBooks starts a log
of transactions that you've entered since the last time you
backed up. In case of accidental loss of data, Technical
Support can use your most recent backup in conjunction with
the transaction log file to recover your data. |
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.QBX |
Accountant's Copy (export file) |
When you export your QuickBooks data for your accountant to
review, QuickBooks creates an Accountant's Copy with a .QBX
extension. |
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.QBY |
Accountant's Copy (import file) |
When your accountant is finished making changes in an
Accountant's Copy, he or she provides you with an .QBY file
to be imported into your company file. |
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QuickBooks sunset policy of older versions
Do you need to upgrade to a newer version? |
Effective April 30, 2008, Intuit will discontinue live support for QuickBooks 2005 as shown,
subject to certain exceptions. (Live support includes any telephone support, data recovery and password removal services,
or electronic support provided by a technical support representative.) Similarly, replacement CDs, diskettes, and manuals
are no longer available for QuickBooks 2002 after April 30, 2005, subject to the exceptions shown below.
Which Products Qualify for Live Technical Support after April 30,
2008
- Windows.
QuickBooks 2008, 2007, 2006
- Macintosh. QuickBooks versions 8.0 7.0 6.0
Why are older versions retired? Intuit discontinues live support
and access to add-on business services of older versions of the software
to focus on supporting more current products, which are used by the vast
majority of its QuickBooks customers. As a result, Intuit cannot assure
that it can register, provide keycodes, or offer data and password
recovery for sunset versions of QuickBooks.Save
15 to 20% on updates plus
rebates Top
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Selling an older
version of QuickBooks Acquire a
new Key Code |
The licensing agreement with QuickBooks does
not permit the resale of your QuickBooks Software. For your
convenience below is the section of the agreement that pertains to
resale.
"You may not modify, adapt, translate, rent or sublicense
(including offering the Software to third parties on an
applications service provider or time-sharing basis), assign, loan,
resell, or distribute the Software, disk(s), or related materials
or create derivative works based upon the Software or any part
thereof "
Intuit does provide for a transfer of ownership to a related
business entity as follows:
"If your company is, or substantially all of its assets are,
acquired by or merged into another company or sole proprietorship,
please contact Intuit regarding transferring your license to the
new company"
To request help with a key code please call
Intuit at 888-246-8848.
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