You will need Tally72migration.exe , which is typically found in the Tally.ERP 9 installation folder.
No registry edits. No DLL errors. No admin password required. Tally 7.2 is so self-contained that Google Drive effectively becomes a portable app store for legacy accounting.
Now Tally will read/write directly from Google Drive.
Ensure the Google Drive for Desktop application shows that it has synced the new files. Important Considerations and Troubleshooting
For a more dynamic connection, third-party tools can automate data flow:
If your business is still dependent on 7.2 functionalities, this method keeps it running on modern systems (Windows 10/11) without needing a dedicated physical server. Prerequisites Before Installation
: You usually cannot move directly from 7.2 to Tally Prime. You must first use the Tally.ERP 9 Data Migration Tool to "rewrite" the data into a 9.0 compatible format. Final Migration
However, remember that this is a , not an enterprise solution. It works because Google Drive for Desktop creates a local copy that syncs to the cloud. As long as you respect the single-writer rule and pause sync during critical data entry, your Tally experience will be smooth, secure, and revolutionary for your business.
: Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to choose an installation directory (e.g., C:\Tally72
This guide covers the exact steps to install Tally 7.2 on modern operating systems and configure it for automatic Google Drive synchronization. Section 1: Preparing for the Tally 7.2 Installation
: Choose your installation directory (e.g., C:\Tally72 ).
Some installs are software. This one was a grave.
Change this path to point to your local mirrored Google Drive folder. For example: Data = C:\Users\YourUsername\Google Drive\TallyData (Alternatively, if using the virtual drive letter: Data = G:\My Drive\TallyData ) Save the TALLY.INI file and close Notepad.
Happy Accounting!
| Problem | Cause | Solution | |--------|-------|----------| | Tally says “Company not found” on second PC | Data path not set correctly | Check F12 path – use exact Google Drive path. | | “File in use” error | Google Drive syncing a lock file | Close Tally, pause Drive sync for 2 minutes, resume. | | Duplicate files with “conflicted copy” in name | Simultaneous access | Never open same company on 2 PCs at once. | | Slow performance | Large Tally data (over 500 MB) | Compact your company data: Gateway of Tally → Display → Compact Data. | | Google Drive not syncing offline changes | Offline access disabled | Right-click folder → “Available offline” (Windows) or “Make available offline” (Mac). |
No. Tally 7.2 requires DOSBox or a 32-bit Windows. It has no cloud awareness. Upgrade to TallyPrime.
: In Tally 7.2, go to F12: Configure > Data Configuration .
You will need Tally72migration.exe , which is typically found in the Tally.ERP 9 installation folder.
No registry edits. No DLL errors. No admin password required. Tally 7.2 is so self-contained that Google Drive effectively becomes a portable app store for legacy accounting.
Now Tally will read/write directly from Google Drive.
Ensure the Google Drive for Desktop application shows that it has synced the new files. Important Considerations and Troubleshooting
For a more dynamic connection, third-party tools can automate data flow: tally 72 google drive install
If your business is still dependent on 7.2 functionalities, this method keeps it running on modern systems (Windows 10/11) without needing a dedicated physical server. Prerequisites Before Installation
: You usually cannot move directly from 7.2 to Tally Prime. You must first use the Tally.ERP 9 Data Migration Tool to "rewrite" the data into a 9.0 compatible format. Final Migration
However, remember that this is a , not an enterprise solution. It works because Google Drive for Desktop creates a local copy that syncs to the cloud. As long as you respect the single-writer rule and pause sync during critical data entry, your Tally experience will be smooth, secure, and revolutionary for your business.
: Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to choose an installation directory (e.g., C:\Tally72 You will need Tally72migration
This guide covers the exact steps to install Tally 7.2 on modern operating systems and configure it for automatic Google Drive synchronization. Section 1: Preparing for the Tally 7.2 Installation
: Choose your installation directory (e.g., C:\Tally72 ).
Some installs are software. This one was a grave.
Change this path to point to your local mirrored Google Drive folder. For example: Data = C:\Users\YourUsername\Google Drive\TallyData (Alternatively, if using the virtual drive letter: Data = G:\My Drive\TallyData ) Save the TALLY.INI file and close Notepad. No admin password required
Happy Accounting!
| Problem | Cause | Solution | |--------|-------|----------| | Tally says “Company not found” on second PC | Data path not set correctly | Check F12 path – use exact Google Drive path. | | “File in use” error | Google Drive syncing a lock file | Close Tally, pause Drive sync for 2 minutes, resume. | | Duplicate files with “conflicted copy” in name | Simultaneous access | Never open same company on 2 PCs at once. | | Slow performance | Large Tally data (over 500 MB) | Compact your company data: Gateway of Tally → Display → Compact Data. | | Google Drive not syncing offline changes | Offline access disabled | Right-click folder → “Available offline” (Windows) or “Make available offline” (Mac). |
No. Tally 7.2 requires DOSBox or a 32-bit Windows. It has no cloud awareness. Upgrade to TallyPrime.
: In Tally 7.2, go to F12: Configure > Data Configuration .
