✅ Data Backup & Restore
💾 Backup & Restore
✅ Backup Company Data
Backup means creating a copy of company data and saving it in another location (Pen Drive, External Hard Disk, Another Folder, etc.).
It helps to:
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Protect data from system crash
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Recover data if deleted
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Transfer data to another computer
👉 Always take backup before:
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Data migration
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System formatting
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Deleting company
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Major changes
📝 Steps to Take Backup in TallyPrime
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Open TallyPrime
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Press Alt + K (Company Menu)
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Select Backup
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Select the Company
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In Destination Path, select location (Example: D:\Backup or Pen Drive)
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Press Enter
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Press Ctrl + A to accept

✅ Backup will be created successfully.
🔄 Restore Company Data
Restore means bringing back the backed-up company data into TallyPrime.
Used when:
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Data is deleted
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System is changed
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You want to open data from backup file
📝 Steps to Restore Company Data
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Open TallyPrime
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Press Alt + K
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Select Restore
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In Source Path, select backup location
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In Destination Path, select Tally Data folder
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Select the Company

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Press Ctrl + A to Restore
✅ Company will be restored successfully.
📌 Important Points
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Backup file must not be corrupted.
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Ensure enough storage space before restoring.
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Do not restore in the same folder where company already exists (avoid overwrite).
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Always verify restored data by opening the company.
📊 Quick Difference
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Backup | Create copy of company data |
| Restore | Recover data from backup |
