How to Repair QB Error 248- Payroll Tax & Backup

QB is one of the leading accounting software around the world used by various businesses to manage their books and finances. Important to the system is its ability to back up data, in which one's essential financial records are protected in case of system failure. But like all other software, QB would encounter errors during the backup process. One of the issues is QB Backup Error 248, which prevents a user from backing up data properly. As long as you know how to troubleshoot the error mentioned here, hopefully, this blog will guide you step by step.

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting QB Backup Error 248

Follow these steps for troubleshooting QB Backup Error 248.

1. Check Backup Location and Permissions

The most common cause of backup errors is improper permissions or a restricted backup location. If you do not have appropriate permissions on the folder or drive you are using for your backup, then QB can't create a backup file. To repair this:

• Open the backup location and ensure that it is not restricted or a read-only folder.


• Confirm you have all rights to access the folder. If you are not the administrator, then you may need to ask your IT administrator to complete these steps with administrative access.


• Change folders or drives and try the same backup to check if the error arises.

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