Hello and thanks for your suggestions. I would just like to clarify one aspect of the above correspondence. In terms of moving the QB company data files from the server to the repurposed QB workstation, I have gotten inconsistent advice over the best way to move and incorporate the data files on the server over to the laptop workstation (which will be the only machine with QB on it in the future).
One suggestion I have received is to manually transfer the company files from the server to the workstation. More frequently I have been advised to use the QuickBooks backup files then install the backup files via the QuickBooks File menu on the workstation computer.
As you know, there are several other file that are associated with the company file (extensions include .ND, .TLG, .DSN, etc.). I believe that these files are packed into the QBB backup files as a part of the company file backup process. They would not be on the workstation if only the company files (QBW) are moved.
So, what I am trying to determine here is, which way is preferred in terms of transferring QuickBooks company data file information from the current server to the workstation? Should we manually transfer only the QBW files to an available folder, then copy them over to the workstation QB data folder? Or, is it better to create and work with full fledged QB backup files (QBB)?
Thanks.
