There are 2 options to where you want to save your backup file:
•    Online backup
This is a fee-based service offered by Intuit. Clicking the blue link “Learn more about QuickBooks Online Backup” will bring you to its website.
•    Local backup
This is to save your backup file to your local disk, CD, flash drive, or other storage device.


Click Next to open Backup Options dialog box:

 

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You can browse where you want to save your file by clicking “Browse” bar.  You have to specify other location than your main C drive; otherwise, the program will prompt the following message:



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Once you specify your location (other than C drive), click OK which will bring you back to Create Backup dialog box:


 
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Click Next and you have successfully backed up your company file.