When you try to move your QuickBooks data to another computer, you might see the error message: QuickBooks migration failed unexpectedly. This error stops your data transfer. It can happen for several reasons. Your file might be corrupt or in the wrong format. If too many programs are open, that can cause problems too. Incorrect computer settings can also interrupt the migration process.
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Why QuickBooks Migration Gets Failed?
When you try to convert QuickBooks Desktop to Online or upgrade your system and move your data from your older system, your data migration process may fail due to these reasons.
- Using an outdated QuickBooks version.
- Interrupted network.
- Outdated Windows operating system.
- Unnecessary programs running in the background.
Solutions To Fix/Prevent Unexpected Migration Failure
In this section, we have mentioned a few crucial solutions to deal with unexpected data migration failure. Follow these solutions and prevent migration failure.
Note: Before trying any solution, first make sure you have a strong and stable internet connection because a poor network interrupts the transfer process and causes errors.
Solution 1: Update QuickBooks
- Open QuickBooks Desktop.
- Go to the Help menu.
- Select Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Open the Update QuickBooks window.
- Click on the Update Now tab.
- Select the updates you want to download.
- Choose Get Updates. This option will automatically select all the updates.
- Click Save.
- Wait for some time.
- Download will be done.
- Close the window.
- Restart QuickBooks Desktop.
- Follow the prompts.
- And install the updates successfully.
Solution 2: Update Windows
- Press the Windows logo key.
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Type “Settings” in the search field.
- Choose Settings from the search results.
- Click on Windows Update.
- Now, click the Check for updates.
- Download and Install the updates.
- Once done, restart your computer.
Solutions 3: Close Unnecessary program
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- Task Manager will open.
- After that, identify the programs or processes that you no longer need but are still running behind.
- Shut them down.
- Once you are done closing the program, reopen QuickBooks.
- Now, transfer your data.
- Check for the error.
Conclusion
We trust that you will get complete help from this blog in resolving the issue of QuickBooks Migration Failed Unexpectedly. The above-mentioned solutions will fix the issue and then you can send your data smoothly. But, if you get the error again, contact our technical team for assistance.
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