you are nine months behind Manager updates. the latest version is 17.10.65
you need to import the backup file into Manager.https://www.manager.io/guides/8890
recent updates have allowed Manager to open business files directly without the need to importing them. but there is a catch. read about the same in the following release note.
There is a significant portion of users who dislike concept of Application Data folder and I get that. Application Data folder is a special folder where Manager stores all its data.
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The advantage of the folder is that it abstracts away concept of the file system which is not applicable in cloud and server editions. When using Manager, you simply create new business and let Manager worry about where database should be saved on the computer or the server. You are expected to use Backup …