QB2013 File Extension

What is QB2013 file?

Full format name of files that use QB2013 extension is QuickBooks 2013 For Mac Backup. Intuit Inc. defined the QuickBooks 2013 For Mac Backup format standard. QB2013 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. QB2013 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. QuickBooks is by far the most used program for working with QB2013 files. On the official website of Intuit Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theQuickBooks software, but also about QB2013 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support QB2013 file extension

Programs that can handle QB2013 files are as follows. Files with QB2013 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with QB2013 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening QB2013 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with QB2013 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install QuickBooks software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening QB2013 files is that no program that can handle QB2013 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download QuickBooks and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download QuickBooks installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Intuit Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of QuickBooks

If the problems with opening QB2013 files still occur even after installing QuickBooks, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of QuickBooks is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of QuickBooks installed, it may not support QB2013 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using QuickBooks.

Step 3. Assign QuickBooks to QB2013 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate QB2013 files with latest version of QuickBooks you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the QB2013 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where QuickBooks is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open QB2013 files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected QB2013 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with QB2013 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the QB2013 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the QB2013 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the QB2013 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the QB2013 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the QB2013 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the QB2013 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the QB2013 file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic QB2013 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the QB2013 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run QuickBooks

If the systems has insufficient resources to open QB2013 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with QuickBooks 2013 For Mac Backup file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with QB2013 files affecting older versions of given software.

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