Intuit Data Protection is a subscription provided by Intuit that assists you in saving your QuickBooks data from loss. You can subscribe to this service, and Intuit Data Protect will create a backup of your company file daily at what time you prefer. Many users buy this subscription because it saves their data on secure servers. Sometimes, while trying to restore the backup, you may face an error indicating that Intuit data protect backup failed. In this post we have discussed about this issue and tried to fix it in minimum time.
What causes 'Data protect Backup Failed'?
There are several reasons which may cause 'Intuit Data Protect Backup Failed.' These include:
Host running on other systems.
Your Windows O/s is using a system other than NTFS.
The security software or firewall blocks IDP services.
Not logged in as administrator.
Outdated version of Microsoft .NET Framework.
Incorrect login credentials.
The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements.
Method to Fix 'Data Protect Backup Failed' Error in QuickBooks?
This Error can be fixed by conforming to the methods mentioned below:
Method 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop
QB desktop comes up with timely updates equipped with new features for fixing any bugs and
errors in the software. In some cases, the 'Data Protect Backup Failed' Error may pop up when you haven't updated QB. You can update the QuickBooks application by following the directions given below:
Navigate to the 'Help' menu and click on 'Update QuickBooks.'
Select the updates to download and click on the 'Get Updates' option.
Choose 'Update' and wait for the process to finish.
Once the update process is completed, restart your system and reopen QuickBooks Software to check if the error 'Data protect Backup failed' got resolved.
Method 2: Altering your Firewall setting
Incorrect firewall settings might be a potential cause of the Data Protect Backup Failed Error. As such, you are required to alter your firewall settings by following the steps given below:
From the start menu, search for 'Windows Firewall.'
Double-click Windows Firewall.
Choose 'Allow a Program through Windows Firewall' from the list.
Click on 'Allow Another App.'
Choose 'Browse.'
Navigate to 'Program Files (x86)\ Common Files \Intuit\ Data Protect.'
Go to the 'QBIDPservice.exe' file.
Select 'Open.'
Select 'Network Type.'
Checkmark' Private.'
Select 'OK.'
Choose 'Add' to add 'IBUenghost.exe' & 'IntuitDataProtect.exe' files.
Method 3: Include IDP in the Trusted Websites list under the Internet Settings
On the Desktop, click on the Windows Start button and type Internet Options into the Search Programs and Files box.
Select Trusted Sites from the Security option under Internet Options from the list.
Now go to Sites and type backup.com, *.intuit.net, *.intuitdataprotect.com, *.intuit.com, *.QuickBooks.com, workplace.intuit.com) one by one, then click Add.
Make sure that the 'Require Server Verification' checkbox is not selected.
After adding the websites, click Close and then OK.
Method 4: Use the Data Protect Diagnostic Tool
You can conform to the Data Protect Diagnostic tool to resolve the Error. In this context, implement the steps mentioned below:
From the bottom right corner of your Desktop, right-click the IDP icon and select About Intuit® Data Protect.
Now press the Control key and F2 key simultaneously on your keyboard.
Click Run Diagnostics.
If the test result returns with success, it means the issues have been fixed, but if you see any error message with a description, connect with one of our experts for resolution.
Method 5: Add Data Protection to the Windows startup programs list
Press and hold the 'Win+R' key on the keyboard simultaneously.
Type command ‘MSConfig’ in the Run box.
Under the Startup tab, checkmark all the QuickBooks services.
Click Apply and OK.
Just in case the Error keeps persisting, make sure that you turn off your firewall and any system security software running in the background, and then check if the issue got resolved. We hope that this article helped you fix the Intuit data Protect Backup failed issue.
If you face any further problems related to this Error, our QuickBooks error support team of professionals is always there to assist you. Addressing all your queries forms the essential pillar of our organization.
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