Fixing Error When Opening A QuickBooks Desktop File

Fixing Error When Opening A QuickBooks Desktop File

QuickBooks company files store important financial information. If these files b ecome damaged or corrupted, users may struggle to open them. This often leads to error messages. One common issue is the QuickBooks unrecoverable error. This error can appear when trying to access a QuickBooks Desktop file. Several factors can cause these errors. These include using an outdated version of QuickBooks, having an incompatible Windows operating system, permission problems, and file corruption.

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Reasons For QuickBooks Company File Errors

Understanding the reasons is important for fixing the errors. Below, we have described some common reasons that can cause errors when opening files:

  • Your QuickBooks is not updated. This causes errors when opening the files.

  • An outdated Windows operating system can cause errors.

  • Damage or corruption in your company files will trigger errors when opening them.

Solutions To Fix QuickBooks Company File Issues

We have listed different solutions to help you rectify QuickBooks company file issues. Once you’ve fixed the error, you will be able to access your files and can start working.

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks

Check Your QuickBooks’ Version

  • Open QuickBooks Desktop.

  • Press F2 (or Ctrl+1).

  • Open the Product Information window.

  • Here, you can check the release.

  • Update if your QuickBooks software is not updated.

Install the update

  • Select Update available.

  • Select Install Now.

  • Install the update.

  • Wait for some time.

  • Complete the process.

  • Once done, open QuickBooks.

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Solution 2: Update Windows

  • Press the Windows logo key.

  • Open the Windows Start menu.

  • Type “Settings” in the search field.

  • View the search results.

  • Choose Settings.

  • After that, click on Windows Update.

  • Now, select the Check for updates option.

  • Now, download and Install the updates.

  • Once done, restart your computer.

Solution 3: Run the File Doctor Tool

Step 1: Download Tools Hub

  • Close QuickBooks.

  • Download QB Tool Hub.

  • Save the file.

  • Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.

  • Follow the on-screen steps.

  • Install the tool.

  • Accept the terms and conditions.

  • Once complete, double-click on its icon.

  • Open the Tool Hub.

Step 2: Access the File Doctor

  • Open the tool hub.

  • Select Company File Issues.

  • Select Run QuickBooks, File Doctor.

  • Wait for a few minutes.

  • Once open, select your company file.

  • Select Browse and locate the file if it’s not open or you can’t see the files.

  • Select Check your file and Network.

  • Click on Continue.

  • Enter your admin password.

  • Click Next.

  • Now, check for the error.

Conclusion

Errors when opening QuickBooks Desktop files can delay your work and prevent you from managing your business operations. The solutions above will help you fix it, and if you need additional assistance, you can contact the QuickBooks support team at 1.855.738.2784.

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