Here Is A Simple Guide To Fix QuickBooks Migration Tool Not Working
                     Accurate Fix For 
QuickBooks 
Migration Tool 
Not Working Error

QuickBooks or other accounting software users require transferring their financial data 
when they switch QB products or start using QBDT. Data migration can be a risky 
process as it can lead to corruption or permanent loss of financial data. QuickBooks 
Migration Tool Not Working is a serious concern for users as they fail to move their 
data. If the migration tool malfunctions on your PC while moving data, read this 
complete blog to understand the causes of the issue and an effective procedure to 
remove it from your PC.
Get in touch with a QB support team at 1-855-856-0042 to rectify this problem 
from your PC.
Reasons
QuickBooks migration can sometimes stop in between due to a malfunction in the 
tool or some random internal issues. We have mentioned the possible reasons for 
this migration tool issue below-
• QuickBooks on the system where data is being imported fails to run the 
Move_QuickBooks.bat file used for migration.
• The company file you are trying to migrate might have suffered damage due to 
data corruption in the hard disk.
• QuickBooks fails to run smoothly due to Windows Firewall restrictions or low 
system configuration.
Solution
The data transfer fails instantly when the migration tool stops running on your system. 
You can repair the tool using the following method to migrate your data without issues-
Solution- Ensure QBDT can run smoothly using your system 
specifications and update Windows
The migration tool helps you move your data securely without any risks. But the tool 
can sometimes malfunction and stop running if the system on which you are trying to 
transfer your data doesn’t have the minimum system configuration required by QB. 
The tool instantly crashes due to a lack of system resources, and the migration fails to 
complete. You must resolve the issues with the migration tool quickly, as this can 
cause data damage or corruption. Use these steps-
• Open the Windows Start menu and click the Gear icon to open the control panel.
• Go to the System option and scroll down the menu to find About.
• You’ll see the system specifications window on the screen. Go through the QB 
requirements mentioned below to check if your system specifications comply-
• Disk Space- The software requires 2.5GB, and company files take additional space
• Processor- Your system must have a 2.4Ghz minimum
• RAM: Your system requires a minimum of 4GB and an average of 8GB of RAM.
• Screen Resolution- 1280X1024 with correct DPI settings.
You must upgrade your system hardware to prevent compatibility issues during 
migration and in the future. In case your system has all the specifications required by 
QuickBooks, you must try updating your Windows with these steps-
• Go to the Windows Update menu in the control panel (Gear icon in the Start menu).
• Click the Check for updates option and wait until a new available Windows version is 
searched.
• Select Download and Install below the version and wait till it is installed on your 
system.
• Run the migration tool after the system reboots and try migrating your data again.
C onclusion
This blog provides the reasons and aftereffects of the 
QuickBooks Migration Tool Not Working on your system. The blog also defines a 
straightforward approach to rectifying the problem, which you can use to move your data 
securely.
Contact a QB professional at 1-855-856-0042 to resolve any remaining doubts about the 
migration tool.