Offline Files
Hi All, Been on hold for over an hour as a priority support customer so thought I'd try my luck here... We currently have 25 offline files (including 2 online files) that we only use as basic led...
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This is a good thread to help with doing this but only if your MYOB version hasn't already updated today.
Preventing AccountRight automatic software updates. | MYOB Community
If your version has been updated, I have found uninstalling it and downloading the previous version and then modifying the Update.exe works.
Cheers
Liz
Hi Liz_A
You seem to know how to solve problems! We have a problem - we use AccountRight Premier and since the new update, we can't save our files locally anymore. The option disappeared. Do you know a way around it? We need to save back-ups to use in a plug-in. I hope you have a solution for us. There used to be an option - MYOB support sent me the second screenshot below two months ago when they had an update. The first screenshot is what it looks like now :(
Hi PF_1
With the latest AR 2026.5 you can only work and backup online. This version was automatically updated on 17th June so your file is already updated online and can't be reversed. If you don't need online services such as payroll and live bank feeds, and really want to go back to offline processing and backup, you will need to go through quite a few steps to uninstall the latest version, download either the Server Edition (instructions are elsewhere on this Forum) or download the PC AR 2026.4 - turn off the internet and modify the Update.exe file as per this thread:
Preventing AccountRight automatic software updates. | MYOB Community
and then install AR 2026.4 and restore your last backup and re-enter your latest transactions.
There have been a number of requests on here for offline backups being reinstated but this seems unlikely given MYOB's history.
Regards
Liz
Thanks Liz, that is not great. We had no choice and it is impossible for us size of business to re-enter all transactions since 17 June. Thanks for your help.
Hi PF_1
Just wanted to let you know about this recent post from Gavin12345
Apparently it can be reversed - those who have inadvertently upgraded their company file and their software to AR2026.5, even if its online - the entire process can be reversed. The user can go back to offline, AR2026.4 etc if they want to. Just need to talk to the right people. Try FGH Tables.
Regards
Gavin
Also, you can still create a *.QIF file from your bank accounts and use Get Statement from the Bank Reconciliation screen to allocate and reconcile transactions, rather than live bank feeds.
Cheers
Liz
Hi Liz_A
Apparently it can be reversed - those who have inadvertently upgraded their company file and their software to AR2026.5, even if its online - the entire process can be reversed. The user can go back to offline, AR2026.4 etc if they want to. Just need to talk to the right people. Try FGH Tables.
Update: - without loss of data or need to re-enter data.
Regards
Gavin
Hi Gavin
Thanks - that's brilliant news - I didn't know that but it will be a great help for those who have "inadvertently" upgraded.
Cheers
Liz
