ezW2 Software: How to Restore Data

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ezW2 database backup file is .mdb file. Do NOT open this backup file manually or with Microsoft Access. Please follow the steps below to restore your data.

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ezW2 software can print tax forms W2, W3, 1099-Nec and 1096.

ezW2 software comes with new BACKUP and RESTORE function. User can restore the backup data easily. Here are two options:

1. Option 1: For business employers

2. Option 2: For accountants who have multiple client accounts

Here are the steps:

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Option 1: For small business employers

  How to restore ezW2 data

1. Restore Data

Start ezW2 software, click the top menu "Company Management-> Restore company". Then select the backup company database file from the flash disk or external hard driver or cloud storage space.

2. Switch current database

Start ezW2 software, select this new database file as your current database file by clicking the top menu "Company Management->Select Company".

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Option 2: For CPAs

1. Copy Data Files

Copy the backup data files (.mdb files) from a flash disk or external hard driver or cloud storage space.

2. Paste the files to ezW2 data folder.

The default data folder is:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ezW2(20XX)

For example: for ezW2 2023, it is ezW2(2023)

3. Switch current account

Start ezW2 software, select this new database file as your current database file by clicking the top menu "Company Management->Select Company".

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More information:

How to back up ezW2 data?

How to move ezW2 data to a new computer?

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