1. QuickBooks
Setting up

2. Open QuickBooks
Click Start → All Programs → Quickbooks and open QuickBooks Premier – Accountant Edition

3. Open QuickBooks
Or click the Icon on your Desktop

4. Opening Screen
You will see a screen that looks like this. Click the buttons that says “Open or restore an existing company”

5. Restore a backup copy
Select the button to restore. Then click Next.

6. Restore a backup
Select the button that says Local backup. Then click Next.

7. Browse for the file (.QBB)
If you select you can find your name in the pull down menu. Open the Download folder. Select the correct file and click Open.

8. Click Next to continue.

9. Change file name
You have the option of renaming the working file so it does not overwrite the original.

10. Waiting
Wait a few moments while everything is imported. If you get the message below click Yes to continue.

11. External Account Message
If you get this message, click the box that says, “Do not show again and click No.

12. What to do next
First, explore the QuickBooks window. You can look at Customers and Vendors, many aspects of the Company, etc. Open the related pdf file and follow the directions. Example: Problem_5_5_QuickBooks_Guide.pdf.