Fix Error or Issue Restore a Backup in QuickBooks Failed

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QuickBooks Restore a Backup

Unfortunate QuickBooks Software crashed or damage need to backup restore. If are you trying to use a backup of company file to restore your accounting data but operation fails.

"Error: Restore Failed. File in invalid Format"

“Error: Restore failed. Can’t remove log file”

“This file is set to read-only. Try again with a different name"

Causes:

• Error in company file name(including special character)
• Backup restored over an existing company file
• Backup is restored from a USB flash drive
• Company file is damage/missing

Resolve issue:

• Restore a backup company file
• QuickBooks uses the backup company file (.qbb) to create a new company file (.qbw).
• In QuickBooks, go to the File menu and select Open or Restore Company.
• Use only same or newer version while backup
• Always to avoid overwriting to rename your existing company file or the backup
• Remove special symbol or characters from the company file name

Source: https://www.askforaccounting.com/failed-or-error-restore-failed-when-you-try-to-restore-a-backup-in-quickbooks/