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I'll be sharing the first out of six steps in exporting QuickBooks Online (QBO) data to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). Before that, let's make sure we meet the system requirements for a successful conversion. Check out this article to learn more: Export limitations - QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop

Once the requirements are met, let's set up the security settings in Internet Explorer.

1. Right-click the Internet Explorer icon.
2. Select Run as administrator.
3. Go to the Tools icon, then Internet Options.
4. Select Security, then Trusted sites.
5. Click Sites.
6. In the Add this website to the zone field, enter: *.intuit.com.
7. Make sure Require server verification (https: ) for all sites in this zone is unchecked.
8. Close the Trusted Sites window.
9. Make sure Enable Protected Mode is unchecked.
10. Select Apply, then Okay. Leave Internet Explorer open.

To learn more about converting your company file, please read through this article: Export your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

You may also want to visit our Get QuickBooks Desktop user guides article for additional guidance on how you can navigate the desktop version.

You're always welcome to comment below if you have other concerns or follow up inquiries about managing transactions in QBO. I'm just around to help. Take care always.