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If you're moving from AccountRight v19 (or earlier) to AccountRight 2018, this information is for you. If you're updating AccountRight 2011 or later, check out 'Getting the latest version' instead. To check your current AccountRight version, go to the Help menu and choose About AccountRight.
Need some help finding your AccountRight Classic (v19 or earlier) company file to be upgraded? Here's some tips.
Use the Windows search tool to find your file
The quickest way to find your AccountRight company files or backups is to use the Windows search tool on your computer.
When searching, you'll be looking for specific file types which are identified by their file extension (the 3-letters after the dot at the end of a file's name).
Keep an eye out for .myo files – this is the file extension for AccountRight v19 files, such as My Company File.myo. Some older software versions might have a .prm or .dat file extension:
If looking for | the file extension is | for example |
---|---|---|
a company file | .myo .prm (Premier v8/Premier Enterprise v3 or earlier) .dat (BusinessBasics v1, Accounting/Accounting Plus v14 or earlier) | MyCompany.myo MyCompany.prm MyCompany.dat |
a backup file | .zip | MyBackup.zip |
If you can only find a .MYOX file, it means it's already upgraded. Learn how to open a company file.
- Simultaneously press the Windows and E keys on your keyboard (the Windows key is between the Ctrl and Alt keys).
- In the left panel, click Local Disk (C:).
- In the search box (in the top-right corner) type *.myo (if you're looking for company files) or *.zip (if you're looking for backup files).
The asterisk just tells Windows you're looking for everything that ends in ".myo" or ".zip".
Depending on what you searched for, all files with ".myo" or ".zip" will be displayed. The file location will also be displayed.
Using Windows 10? Learn more about your searching options.
- Press F3 on the keyboard to display the Search window.
- In the Search field, type *.myo (if you're looking for company files) or *.zip (if you're looking for backup files).
The asterisk just tells Windows you're looking for everything that ends in ".myo" or ".zip". - Press Enter on your keyboard then click Computer to search all locations on your computer.
All files with ".myo" or ".zip" (as applicable) will be found. Note the file locations will also be shown.
Try the installation folder
Check the installation folder of your previous version (for example, C:\Plus19 or C:\PlusClassic
). Most files will be here.
Find the location of an open company file
If your company file is open, you can find out where it's stored by using the Company Data Auditor (Accounts command centre > Company Data Auditor).
Check your network drive or any portable storage devices.
Upgrading from MYOB FirstAccounts (Australia only)
MYOB FirstAccounts company files must first be upgraded to AccountRight v19, then upgraded to the new AccountRight. This support note steps you through how to do it: Upgrading FirstAccounts to AccountRight.
If you get stuck contact us and we'll be happy to step you through it.
If you need more help finding your file, see our AccountRight v19 support note Finding AccountRight company files and backups.
When you've found your file, head back to the Things you should know before upgrading page to make sure you've ticked off the other tasks before you upgrade your file.