If you already have a company file in the Program Files folder, QuickBooks assists you in moving your company files to a recommended location when you install QuickBooks and when you first open your company file. Launch QuickBooks for Mac 2015 (if you haven’t already). Go to QuickBooks > Preferences. Choose Backup. Now you’ve got some options: Set QuickBooks to automatically back up the company file every few hours or once a day. Set QuickBooks to automatically back up every time you close your company file. Choose a place to put your backup files.
The QBW.INI file is normally located in the default QuickBooks installation directory. That location depends on your QuickBooks version and your version of Microsoft Windows, which are outlined below.
To avoid searching for files, the easiest way to locate the QBW.INI file is to open the Tech Help window. With QuickBooks open, open the Tech Help window and do the following:. Click the Open File tab. Click the Path On/Off button to display the full path. Scroll down to the QBW.INI file in the list See our related article for more information on. If you need to edit the QBW.INI, the Tech Help window provides an easy way to do that, so it’s a great place to start working with this file.
For QuickBooks 2007 or later running under Windows XP, the default is: C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickBooks Version Replace Version with your version of QuickBooks, such as 2009. For example, the default location for QuickBooks 2009 is: C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataIntuitQuickBooks 2009 For QuickBooks 2007 or later running under Vista, keep in mind that the folder C:Documents and Settings is a legacy folder that you can’t access, because the actual location is elsewhere. In Vista, dimmed shortcut links are referred to as junctions, and they exist only to provide program compatibility. The actual location for files normally located in the C:Documents and Settings folder is another folder, typically C:Program Data. We recommend that you use the Vista search function to find QBW.INI on your system.
For QuickBooks 2006 or earlier running under Windows XP, the default is: C:Program FilesIntuitQuickBooks QuickBooks 2006 and earlier are not supported on Vista. (No Ratings Yet). It appears that might be the source of your problem. The instructions for locating QBW.INI are accurate, so it’s possible the AGV program broke something. One possibility is that you installed an older version of AGV or it used older files that are common with Internet Explorer. When it installed its older files, QB thinks you have an outdated version of Internet Explorer installed and won’t run.
One fix is to make a backup of your QB data files, uninstall AGV, and then re-install QB. That should get you back up and running. Looking for discounts on QuickBooks? Check out our page. From QuickBooks Pro 2010 to the industry-specific versions of QuickBooks Premier 2010 and on to the powerful Enterprise Solutions 10, we've included the full range of QuickBooks products. We even have QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) and related peripherals for retail environments.
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Installing the Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks 2015 Enclosed with new book purchases is a card that provides access to the Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks 2015. This is a complete version of the software that will be used to learn computerized accounting as presented in this text. The Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks allows you to use the software for 140 days. Included on this software card is a license number and a product number.
You will download the Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks 2015 via the Internet. During the process, you will be required to key in the license number and product number. After you do so, store the software card in a safe place. To install the the Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks 2015 on your computer:. Open the QuickBooks 2015 software card packaged with this textbook.
This contains the license and product numbers. Do not discard the software card; you will use the numbers on the card in Step 7 below. Note: Replacement cards are available for purchase from Paradigm Education Solutions at or by phone at: 800-535-6865. The Intuit QuickBooks Support Page - Downloads & Updates will display.
Click the Download button on the QuickBooks Premier 2015 download page. If the page displayed is not for the correct version of QuickBooks, click the Change button, select QuickBooks Premier and then click on 2015. Then click the Download button. You will need to run the downloaded setup file.
The instructions for the common Internet Browsers are below:. Internet Explorer or Edge: At the “Do you want to run or save SetupQuickBooksPremier2015.exe from http-download.intuit.com?” message, click Run. At the User Account Control message, click Yes. The Intuit Download Manager window will appear and start downloading the Quickbooks installation files.
It may take some time for the files to download. Google Chrome: Once the download completes, it will show up on a bar at the bottom left corner of the browser. Click on the downloaded file to open it. At the User Account Control message, click Yes. The Intuit Download Manager window will appear and start downloading the Quickbooks installation files. It may take some time for the files to download. Mozilla Firefox: At the “You have chosen to open: SetupQuickBooksPremier2015.exe” message, click Save File.
Then go to the Downloads menu in the top right of the browser (looks like a downward pointing arrow) and click on the downloaded file to open it. At the User Account Control message, click Yes.
The Intuit Download Manager window will appear and start downloading the Quickbooks installation files. It may take some time for the files to download. When the download is complete, the Intuit Download Manager window should close.
Close the Intuit QuickBooks Support window. The QuickBooks Financial Software 2015 – InstallShield Wizard window should be displayed on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen. You will be prompted to enter a license number and a product number.
These numbers are located on the software card. After entering these numbers, continue to follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. At the last window “Congratulations!”, click Open QuickBooks.
You may receive some messages when open Quickbooks:. If the Intuit QuickBooks Installer Help window appears, close the window. If you receive a message that states “How QuickBooks uses your Internet connection”, click OK. If the QuickBooks Setup window appears, close the window. If you are prompted to register QuickBooks, we recommend that you do this immediately. Note: If you do not register the Student Trial Edition of QuickBooks within 30 days, you will no longer be able to use the software. Close QuickBooks.
Store the software card in a safe place. Why do I have to register my 140 day trial for QuickBooks when it's only been 30 days? The 30 day registration is a QuickBooks requirement. The product must be registered by that time after installation.
If the user does not register the program it will shutdown and not let the user work in QuickBooks until registration is complete. They will be prompted each time they come back in the program. They still have 140 days of use, but registration is a requirement.
There is no charge associated with the registration. Permissions errors and messages The answer can be found by clicking the link below: I received Microsoft.NET Framework Errors: 1603, 1903, 1722, or 1904. What can I do? QuickBooks has a utility designed to address these specific error messages. To find this utility please.
Where can I find the Student Data Files?. Where do Company Files get stored?
Recommended (default) folder location used by QuickBooks for company files As the default, QuickBooks uses the following locations when creating new company files or moving existing company files: Windows 8/7/Vista: C: Users Public Public Documents Intuit QuickBooks Company Files Windows XP: C: Documents and Settings All Users (Shared) Documents Intuit QuickBooks Company Files Note: Windows XP users see the folder as 'Shared Documents' when browsing (clicking folders) but QuickBooks and Windows display the folder only as 'Documents' in paths and addresses.