Managing user accounts and company files > Backing up and restoring company files > Restoring a company file backup
caution : Single-user access required
Restoring a backup file requires single-user access. For more information, see Single-user file locking for special tasks.
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If the backup file is on a removable disk, insert the disk into the disk drive.
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If you have selected the Prompt for Data Backup When Closing option in the Preferences window (Security tab), a window appears asking if you want to back up your company file. If you want to back up your company file now, click Yes and follow the prompts; otherwise, click No.
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If the backup file is on a removable disk, insert the disk into the disk drive.
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Select the folder where you want to save the restored file. By default, the restored file will be saved in the same folder as the backup file.
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Click Save. A message appears showing that the company file will be restored to the selected folder.
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When you restore a file that has not been activated, the Company File Activation window appears. If you do not need to enter transactions into the restored file, click I want to mark this file as Read Only and then click Continue to open the file in read-only mode.
If, later, you need to activate the read-only file, go to the Help menu and choose Activate Company File.
note : Restoring from a CD
If you are restoring a backup file from a CD, the file will be read-only. To record new transactions to the file, you need to change the file’s attributes. Right-click the file, choose Properties and deselect the Read-only option.