How to Fix QuickBooks the company file needs to be updated Issue
                     Quickly Resolve "QuickBooks the company file 
needs to be updated" Error
Are you also facing the QuickBooks the company file needs to be updated issue 
on your desktop? If yes, do not worry. We are here to help you solve this trouble in 
QuickBooks. The users think of upgrading to the new QuickBooks desktop version 
sometimes and experience the warning message this file needs to be updated. If that 
is the case with you, you must manually update the QuickBooks company file when 
switching to a newer QuickBooks version. However, there could be several reasons 
for the error, which we will discuss in this blog. Let us first look at the causes and then 
understand the steps to treat this issue.
If you are looking for immediate assistance to fix the "QuickBooks the 
company file needs to be updated" issue. You can dial us on 
1.855.738.2784. We have a team of QuickBooks experts who can help 
you resolve this problem.

What initiates the "this company file to be updated" warning 
message?
• The users might encounter this issue if they are logged in as administrators. 
Without admin permission, you cannot modify the QB files.
• An outdated version could also allow the This company file needs to be 
updated message to appear on the screen.
• You will not be able to open the company file in the older version if it has been 
updated. Doing so can cause a warning message to pop up.
Some essential pointers before moving to the methods to resolve this 
issue
• After an update, you might be unable to open the QuickBooks file in an earlier 
version.
• Do not attempt to update your company file on the same network as the warning 
message appears on your desktop.
• You will not be able to update from QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise to QuickBooks 
Desktop Pro or Premier.
How to update the company file?
You can refer to these steps and implement the same on your system if you do not 
know how to update the company file. Please note not to work on any other company 
file in the middle of the update. First, let the update process complete and then access 
the company file.
• Launch your QuickBooks version.
• Tap on the file in the upper menu bar.
• To open or restore the company file, click on it.
• Open a company file by tapping it, then select next.
• Tap Open after highlighting the data file.
• Check the details in the company file update for the new version, then mark the 
box.
• Choose "Update Now."
• Complete the steps for taking a backup of the company file.
• Save the file.
• The desktop might prompt, "if you wish to proceed after opening a company file in 
a new version of QuickBooks." Ensure to click yes.
Winding it up here!
You can efficiently perform these steps to eliminate the QuickBooks the 
company file needs to be updated warning message from your screen. 
If you need help or guidance in the middle of these steps. You can ring us 
on 1.855.738.2784 and address all your concerns with our experts. They 
will guide you and help you in the best possible ways.