Rightworks - Uploading Backup File

Article #: 18411

Last Updated: October 21, 2024

 


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Make Backup

To move a backup of your Drake Tax files from a local installation to Rightworks, follow these steps:

  1. In the local installation of Drake Tax, go to Tools > File Maintenance > Backup.

  2. Select the box Back up to local or network location.

  3. Click Browse and choose a location that is easy to find later (such as your desktop).

  4. Select Perform full back up and Include DDM (if applicable).

  5. Click Backup.

Upload File

  1. Launch the File Manager from your local computer browser and log in.

  2. Select your destination location [companyname_acct#] (I:) from the list of available locations on the left.

  3. Click the Upload Files icon.

    Image showing the upload icon in the File Manager.

  4. Click Add and browse to the location of your saved file.

  5. Select the file and click Open.

    Image showing how to add and upload the backup file.

  6. Then click Upload.

    Image showing a file being uploaded through the File Manager.

  7. The file will appear in the File Manager list once it has been uploaded.

  8. Launch Drake Tax from inside the Rightworks desktop.

  9. Go to Tools > File Maintenance > Restore.

  10. At the bottom of the window, choose Restore From: Local or network location.

  11. Click Browse and select the I:\ as the location.

  12. Make sure the backup displays in the drop list.

  13. Click Preview and follow the remaining prompts to restore the backup.

  14. Under the Tools menu, choose Repair Index files.