The IDP or Intuit Data Protect allows subscribers to create a backup to their important business-related data and information online. This protects the files from damage within the system and keeps them safe on secure websites. The backups are often updated automatically at fixed intervals, but sometimes users may create the backup manually. However, while creating a backup in IDP, they might encounter an error saying Intuit Data Protect Backup Failed. This error could be disappointing and is generally caused due to issues in the windows firewall or the network connectivity. To fix this issue, users can try running the IDP Diagnostic Tool, adding windows firewall ports, cleaning junk from Internet Explorer, or making Intuit a trusted website in Windows Explorer. Read this article through until the end to learn about these methods in detail.
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Why are users unable to create a backup in Intuit Data Protect?
Users could be unable to create a backup in Intuit Data Protect due to the below-mentioned causes:-
- The windows firewall security setting on your computer needs to be examined as they might restrict the backup.
- Your system can have unstable network connectivity.
- The Internet Explorer on your computer needs to be cleaned of junk.
- Internet Explorer does not identify Intuit as a trusted website.
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How can users be enabled to create a backup in Intuit Data Protect?
Users can be enabled to create a backup in Intuit Data Protect with these methods:-
Use the IDP diagnostic tool to identify issues in the firewall
Use the IDP diagnostic tool with the below-mentioned steps:-
- Find and right-click the Intuit Data Protect icon from your windows system tray.
- Now choose the About Intuit Data Protect option to open the next window.
- Run the IPD diagnostic tool by hitting Ctrl+F2 on your keyboard.
- The tool will diagnose any issues in the firewall or other third-party security applications.
- Configure the settings of the firewall or third-party applications if issues are found in them.
Add incoming and outgoing ports compatible with the IDP in Windows Firewall.
Add the windows firewall ports with these steps:-
- Head to the System and Security section of the Control Panel on your computer.
- Now select Inbound Rules in the Advanced Settings after choosing Windows Firewall.
- Choose to add a New Rule from the right side of the window and enter incoming and outgoing ports compatible with IDP ( Incoming Port – 80, Outgoing Ports – 443, 16841)
- Now follow the same steps for outbound rules as for the inbound rules to finish the process.
This is how users can be enabled to create a backup in IDP when they see an error indicating Intuit Data Protect Backup Failed. Additionally, they might clean junk from Internet Explorer and configure its settings to make Intuit a trusted website. If the error persists after doing all this, you can call us at 1-855-856-0042 to speak to our technical experts immediately.
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