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We know that the company file is the most important in QuickBooks. But sometimes QuickBooks goes through some difficulties, so when you want to fetch the company file, it throws errors. One of the errors you can encounter is QuickBooks can't find the company file. If you have recently encountered it, you must be wondering 'Why QuickBooks Can't Find Company Files.
Let us lead you to know the error's causes and how you can fix it. Read the whole blog until the end and know how to get your files back.
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QuickBooks can get across the QuickBooks Can't Find Company File owing to many causes. These can be from QuickBooks and the system as well. You can look at the below-provided causes to have an insight into why QB is unable to open the company file.
There is some connectivity issue between QuickBooks and your company files. If QuickBooks can't find your company file, check for the path of the company file.
There are missing QuickBooks components or files. These missing files are configuration files (.ND and .TLG)and help open the company file.
There is some kind of restriction from the Windows firewall or the third-party system security application.
The foremost thing is to remove QuickBooks from the blocked application list. Reattempt to open the company file. Other than this, use the following troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting step 1: Rename the QuickBooks File with .ND and . TLG extension.
Go to the QuickBooks files folder.
Then go to the search bar and type .ND file. Navigate to the file, right-click on it, and rename it by adding OLD at the end of the file name.
You have to do the same with the .TLG file in the folder.
Troubleshooting step 2: Run the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
Use Intuit-provided troubleshooting tool QuickBooks tool Hub for this; download it.
Now save the downloaded file either on the Windows desktop. You can even choose to put it in the downloads folder.
Then click on the files and proceed with installation.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the QB tool Hub. It will result in the successful installation of the program.
Now, double-click to launch the program.
Click on the Network issue tab, then on the Run QuickBooks database server manager.
Select the company files and then select Start Scan. You can also browse the file.
Let the repair process finish, and close the QB tool hub. Go to your QuickBooks application again and choose to open the company file again, work on the file, and if everything seems fine, the error is fixed.
To Sum Up
Don't be disappointed if the troubleshooting didn't work for you. You can dial +1(855)-738-0359 and get connected with our team; we can help you understand the issue and assist you in fixing it.
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