I've got your back to help save your QuickBooks Desktop working files to a different location, @2rsdigital.

When you restore a portable backup company, you have the option to choose and change the path to save your file. To open a portable version of your company data, here's what we need to do:

1. Open QuickBooks and log in as an admin.
2. Proceed to the File menu and click Open or Restore Company.
3. Select Restore a portable file, then choose Next.
4. Click your portable company file. It should look like this: [Unique company file name].qbm. Then select Open.
5. Read the notes on the Where do you want to restore the file page, then click Next.
6. Once you're ready to open your file, choose Save.

When you open your portable company file, QuickBooks automatically reindexes your data. This also fixes many data issues.

I'm also adding this resource to help fix if you encounter issues creating a portable company file: Resolve issues with portable company file.

Fill me in if you have further concerns with saving QuickBooks working file. I'm always around to help. Keep safe!