When you upgrade to a newer version of QuickBooks, you might require to Upgrade Company Files to a New QuickBooks Desktop as well. It should be noted that you aren’t required to upgrade your file when you switch to a different edition (Pro, Premier, Enterprise). There are certain steps that you can perform to upgrade your company file in QuickBooks. To know more, make sure to read the post till the end. Or you can also consult our team at +1-888-351-0999 and they will provide immediate support services.
Steps to upgrade company file in QuickBooks
The user can try to perform the below set of steps to upgrade the company file to a new QuickBooks Desktop version. Let us have a look:
Step 1: At first install QuickBooks
Step 2: Prep your company file
Step 3: After that Upgrade Company Files to a New QuickBooks Desktop
- At first, ensure that all users log out of your company file.
- Now, open your new version of QuickBooks Desktop.
- Choose Open or Restore Company if you don’t have a company file open. You can also go to the File menu and select Open or Restore Company.
- Now, go for open a company file, then Next.
- Search for your computer for your company file.
- Opt for it and then select Open.
- If you still can’t find it, make sure it’s not hidden.
- Now, sign in to your company file as an admin user.
- QuickBooks automatically creates a backup of your existing company file. You can select Change this default location to save the backup in a specific folder.
- Go for Update Now to start the upgrade.
- When QuickBooks finishes, select Done.
- You can open your company file in your new version of QuickBooks Desktop. If you keep your company files on a server, you can now move them back.
Step 4: Update QuickBooks Desktop
What triggers QuickBooks Payroll Error 12057?
The below set of factors can trigger this error in QuickBooks. Let us have a look:
- In case QuickBooks is unable to access to the network server
- Another reason can be if there is an issue with the Internet connection
- The user can also end up in such an error if the firewall and Internet Security Settings in return block the connection
- If the internet security setting connection blocks QuickBooks
- Improper SSL network settings can also trigger this error in QuickBooks
Read also: Guide to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 176109
Steps to eliminate the QuickBooks error code 12057
The below set of steps can help the user in getting rid of the error permanently.
- At first, the user needs to start the computer and log on as an administrator.
- Once done with that click the Start button
- Now choose All Programs, Accessories, System Tools
- And click on System Restore.
- In the new window, select the “Restore my computer to an earlier time” option
- Hit the next tab
- Head to the most recent system restore point from the “On this list, click a restore point” list
- Hit next
- Once done with that click on Next on the confirmation window.
- And also reboot the computer when the restoration is finished.
You may see also: How to Troubleshoot the QuickBooks Error 6144 (A User’s Guide)
Now that you know the steps to upgrade the company file to a new QuickBooks Desktop version, it is time to perform the right set of steps. However, if you are stuck at any point or if you need our assistance at any point, then contact our QuickBooks Premier support team at +1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with instant support services. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing instant support services.
