Install & Setup Update for Intuit Data Protect to Backup QuickBooks Files

It is imperative for business owners to keep a backup of their important data. QuickBooks is software that makes accounting easy for its users and adds to the overall productivity. Although, the number of advantages of QuickBooks software, there are times when it encounters errors which cause issues for the users. Users, most likely experience backing up data using the Intuit Data protect.

What is Intuit Data Protect to Backup QuickBooks files is all about?

Clients heavily depend on service providers for the safety of financial data. They share crucial data in a cloud accounting software, hence it becomes an absolute necessity to protect the data before it get lost or corrupted. For this purpose, you must and cannot skip installing the Intuit Data Protect.

Intuit Data Protect secures your company files from threats like corrupted company files, malware, virus, human error, etc. The good thing is that this tool offers you a daily backup of your data automatically.

In simple words, Intuit Data Protect is an efficient backup service that functions in sync with QuickBooks. Begin backing up and safeguard your files and folders and this will help your data to be backed up daily.

Why do you need to Update Intuit Data Protect?

Here are the reasons why do you need to update Intuit Data Protect:

• Advanced security against data theft
• Improved stability on various operating systems
• Better performance of the web tools and applications
• Total data protection and safety against data loss

How to set up Update for Intuit Data Protect to backup QuickBooks Files?

Steps to Setup Intuit Data Protect

Step 1: Open the QuickBooks on your system or press F2 key in QuickBooks

Step 2: Navigate to the File menu and choose a backup company and then activate online backup

Step 3: Sign in with the particular email with which you signed up that is not the same used for QuickBooks login

Step 4: Once the setup finishes, select Continue

Step 5: Choose the company file and then select Continue

Step 6: Choose the checkbox for backup and select Continue

Step 7: Now the user needs to select the folders and files which he/she intends to backup and then select Continue

Step 8: Schedule the particular daily backup and select Continue again

Step 9: To finish the process, ensure that you set up the notification settings and select Continue

Steps to update Intuit Data Protect

It is always recommended to update the Intuit Data Protect sometimes for enhancements. If the automatic update is turned on by the user, the software will download the update on its own.

The user can also look for updates manually at any point in time. Here is how you do it:

Step 1: Download the latest update for Intuit Data Protect by choosing Update QuickBooks seen on the Help menu

Step 2: Now, choose the Update Now tab

Step 3: Make sure that you have opted for Data Protect from the particular list and then select the Get Updates option

Step 4: Once the Install Update is done, choose the Up Arrow from the desktop toolbar

Step 5: Then right-click the Intuit Data Protect icon and select About Intuit Data Protect

Step 6: Now choose the Update option

Step 7: Now choose the OK once it is completed

Backup with Intuit Data Protect

Once you are aware of the steps to set up and update Intuit Data Protect, strive for a backup. It backs up the required files and folders once in an entire day, automatically. Users are also allowed to backup manually at any time.

Step 1: Press right-click on the Intuit Data Protect icon and then select the Open Intuit Data Protect.

Step 2: Now, select the Backup Now option

Step 3: Choose the files and folders which you wish to back up and choose Continue

Step 4: Now select the Backup Now. The user will get a message which will say that the backup is successful now

Step 5: In the end, click OK button

Intuit Data Protect is a great asset for your business, if it is set up, installed, and updated in the right manner. If you are not aware of the right procedure of backing up QuickBooks files becomes an issue.

Hence, for a better outcome, it is always recommended to hire the services of a certified professional who have the required expertise in setting up and installing the update for Intuit Data Protect to backup QuickBooks files.

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What is the Configuration needed to install Intuit Data Protect?

Here is the configuration required to download Intuit Data Protect. These are essential to update Intuit Data protect:

• Windows 7
• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2011
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows 8.1
• Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• Windows Server 2012 R2

What is the System Hardware required to install and update Intuit Data Protect to Backup QuickBooks files?

Here is the system hardware required to install and update Intuit Data Protect to backup QuickBooks files:

• 4GHz processor
• 4X DVD ROM drive
• 4GB RAM
• 1280 X 1024 screen resolution
• 5GB of free disc space

Features of Dancing Numbers for QuickBooks Desktop

Supported Entities/Lists

Dancing Numbers supports all QuickBooks entities that are mentioned below:-

Technical Details

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

How and What all can I Export in Dancing Numbers?

You need to click "Start" to Export data From QuickBooks Desktop using Dancing Numbers, and In the export process, you need to select the type you want to export, like lists, transactions, etc. After that, apply the filters, select the fields, and then do the export.

You can export a Chart of Accounts, Customers, Items, and all the available transactions from QuickBooks Desktop.

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How can I Import in Dancing Numbers?

To use the service, you have to open both the software QuickBooks and Dancing Numbers on your system. To import the data, you have to update the Dancing Numbers file and then map the fields and import it.

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How can I Delete in Dancing Numbers?

In the Delete process, select the file, lists, or transactions you want to delete, then apply the filters on the file and then click on the Delete option.

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How can I import Credit Card charges into QuickBooks Desktop?

First of all, Click the Import (Start) available on the Home Screen. For selecting the file, click on "select your file," Alternatively, you can also click "Browse file" to browse and choose the desired file. You can also click on the "View sample file" to go to the Dancing Numbers sample file. Then, set up the mapping of the file column related to QuickBooks fields. To review your file data on the preview screen, just click on "next," which shows your file data.

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Which file types are supported by Dancing Numbers?

XLS, XLXS, etc., are supported file formats by Dancing Numbers.

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What is the pricing range of the Dancing Numbers subscription Plan?

Dancing Numbers offers four varieties of plans. The most popular one is the basic plan and the Accountant basic, the Accountant pro, and Accountant Premium.

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How can I contact the customer service of Dancing Numbers if any issue arises after purchasing?

We provide you support through different channels (Email/Chat/Phone) for your issues, doubts, and queries. We are always available to resolve your issues related to Sales, Technical Queries/Issues, and ON boarding questions in real-time. You can even get the benefits of anytime availability of Premium support for all your issues.

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How can I Import Price Level List into QuickBooks Desktop through Dancing Numbers?

First, click the import button on the Home Screen. Then click "Select your file" from your system. Next, set up the mapping of the file column related to the QuickBooks field. Dancing Numbers template file does this automatically; you just need to download the Dancing Number Template file.

To review your file data on the preview screen, just click on "next," which shows your file data.

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What are some of the features of Dancing Numbers to be used for QuickBooks Desktop?

Dancing Numbers is SaaS-based software that is easy to integrate with any QuickBooks account. With the help of this software, you can import, export, as well as erase lists and transactions from the Company files. Also, you can simplify and automate the process using Dancing Numbers which will help in saving time and increasing efficiency and productivity. Just fill in the data in the relevant fields and apply the appropriate features and it’s done.

Furthermore, using Dancing Numbers saves a lot of your time and money which you can otherwise invest in the growth and expansion of your business. It is free from any human errors, works automatically, and has a brilliant user-friendly interface and a lot more.

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Why should do you change the Employee status instead of deleting them on QuickBooks?

If you are unable to see the option to terminate an employee on your list of active employees on the company payroll, this mostly implies that they have some history. Thus, if you change the employee status instead of deleting it on QuickBooks, the profile and pay records remain in your accounting database without any data loss in your tax payments.

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Is it possible to use the Direct Connect option to sync bank transactions and other such details between Bank of America and QuickBooks?

Yes, absolutely. You can use the Direct Connect Option by enrolling for the Direct Connect service which will allow you access to the small business online banking option at bankofamerica.com. This feature allows you to share bills, payments, information, and much more.

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Why should do you change the Employee status instead of deleting them on QuickBooks?

If you are unable to see the option to terminate an employee on your list of active employees on the company payroll, this mostly implies that they have some history. Thus, if you change the employee status instead of deleting it on QuickBooks, the profile and pay records remain in your accounting database without any data loss in your tax payments.

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What are the various kinds of accounts you could access in QuickBooks?

QuickBooks allows you to access almost all types of accounts, including but not limited to savings account, checking account, credit card accounts, and money market accounts.

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