Hello there, @krussell2.
I see the importance of having the Specify Alternate Location option in QuickBooks. Let me share some details about it.
I appreciate your effort in following the steps in the thread to locate the Specify Alternate Location option. However, the steps provided by my colleague apply to QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale. That's why you don't have the Specify Alternate Location option during the backup process since it only applies to that specific version of QuickBooks Desktop. That said, backing up your QBDT Premier Plus Contractor Edition 2024 company files requires a slightly different procedure.
On the other hand, make sure you've set up the correct default location when doing a local backup in the Tell us where to save your backup copies section. That way, you don't need to change it every time you back up your file.
Here's how:
- Go to the File menu and select Create Local Backup.
- Choose Local Backup and click Options to change your current backup settings.
- From the Tell us where to save your backup copies, click Browse and choose the default location you want to use.
- Then, to permanently change it to one location, hit Change Location.
I'm attaching this article for further reference in backing up your company file and how you can restore it:
Tag me in the comment section if you have follow-up questions about how to back up your company file or other QuickBooks-related concerns. I'm just a post away.
