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✅ 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:

  • Protect data from system crash

  • Recover data if deleted

  • Transfer data to another computer

👉 Always take backup before:

  • Data migration

  • System formatting

  • Deleting company

  • Major changes


📝 Steps to Take Backup in TallyPrime

  1. Open TallyPrime

  2. Press Alt + K (Company Menu)

  3. Select Backup

  4. Select the Company

  5. In Destination Path, select location (Example: D:\Backup or Pen Drive)

  6. Press Enter

  7. Press Ctrl + A to accept

How to Take Backup and Restore Company Data in TallyPrime Server | TallyHelp

✅ Backup will be created successfully.


🔄 Restore Company Data 

Restore means bringing back the backed-up company data into TallyPrime.

Used when:

  • Data is deleted

  • System is changed

  • You want to open data from backup file


📝 Steps to Restore Company Data

  1. Open TallyPrime

  2. Press Alt + K

  3. Select Restore

  4. In Source Path, select backup location

  5. In Destination Path, select Tally Data folder

  6. Select the Company

How to Take Backup and Restore Company Data in TallyPrime | TallyHelp

  1. Press Ctrl + A to Restore

✅ Company will be restored successfully.


📌 Important Points

  • Backup file must not be corrupted.

  • Ensure enough storage space before restoring.

  • Do not restore in the same folder where company already exists (avoid overwrite).

  • Always verify restored data by opening the company.


📊 Quick Difference

Option Meaning
Backup Create copy of company data
Restore Recover data from backup