Company files in QuickBooks are the focal point of all operations. These harbor important accounting information. But many a times, user may feel need to delete company file in QuickBooks. The procedure to accomplish this task is presented in easy ways in this article. So, go through this blog to learn the method to delete QuickBooks company file. Thus, keep read on!
Procedure to delete company file in QuickBooks
- Run QuickBooks go to File, then to Open Company or Restore Company.
- Here, click on Open a company file, then go for Next.
- Choose the Company file, then hit on Open.
- Press F2 and check the company file location.
- Note the location, then exit QuickBooks and visit the same location.
- Hit a click on company file, then press Shift + Delete to permanently delete the file. Else, simply press Delete, to keep an option of restoring it from the Recycle bin in future.
Steps to delete Company files in QuickBooks For Mac
Mac users should perform the following instructions:
- Run QB and go to Help, then to Product Information.
- Then take the mouse to file path and note the path.
- Go to Company file folder and opt for the file and delete it.
Walkthrough to delete Company file in QuickBooks Online
- To delete company files less than 60 days old, delete all the data in it. If the account is not updated for more than 60 days, the, cancel the company and go for creation of new one.
- To do it for a company with less than 60 days left:
- Sign into QuickBooks Online, then, change URL to include /purgecompany.
- Hit on Ok.
Steps to Delete QuickBooks Online company file older than 60 days in QBO
- Sign in to QBO, then to Gear icon,, now choose Company.
- Now, go for Account and Settings, then Billing & Subscription.
- Here, click on Cancel next to Subscribed.
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