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Hi ross.kovelman,

I'd be glad to help you set up an automatic back up in QuickBooks.

Let's check to make sure if the automatic backup was set up correctly. Here's how:

1. Go to the File menu and select Save Copy or Back Up.  The Save Copy or Backup window opens.
2. Select Backup Copy and click Next.
3. If you haven't already done so, click Options to set your backup defaults (such as where you want to save your local backup) and then click Next.
4. Select Change Location or Use this Location.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Save it now and schedule future backups or Only schedule future backups, and then click Next.
7. Select the Save backup copy automatically when I close my company file every [number] times box.
8. Enter a number in the field provided, and then click Finish.

You can refer to this article for more detailed steps: How do I set up automatic backups, scheduled backups, and backup reminders?

If the setup is correct, please try to run the Verify Data Utility Tool (File > Utilities > Verify Data) to identify data errors. When prompted for an error, run the Rebuild Data Utility Tool (File > Utilities > Rebuild Data).

Feel free to comment down below if you need help with anything else.