Each time any QuickBooks user fails to access the company file, a unique error code instantly appears on the screen. One of these company file error codes is QuickBooks Error 6147, which can even appear while restoring the backup copy of the company file.
Most of the company file errors are categorized under the 6000 error series, and this error is not an exception.
Detailed technical analysis with effective resolutions for this error has been provided in this blog for you.
If you want professional assistance to resolve QuickBooks Error 6147, you can dial +1 800-417-5147 to contact our QB Technical Support Team.
Error Message 6147 in QuickBooks: Possible Causes
The most probable causes of Error Message 6147 in QuickBooks are provided here:
- Internal damage within the configuration files and the company file folder can prohibit easy access to the company file.
- An outdated QB Desktop version and too long company file path (more than 210 characters) can prevent you from restoring the backup file.
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Completely Extirpate the 6147 Company File Error Code in QB Desktop through These Resolutions
You can carefully utilize the resolutions stated below to remove the 6147 Company File Error Code in QB Desktop:
Resolution 1: Fix a fresh name on the appropriate configuration files to expunge this technical problem
- Simply open up the company file folder to identify those files that have ‘.ND’ (Network Data file) and ‘.TLG’ (Transaction Log File) as file extensions, and then you must right-click on each such file to choose the ‘Rename’ option.
- Now, put a word like ‘oldpagefile’ at the end of these files names as per this example: ‘compnewkey.qbw.nd.oldpagefile’ and ‘compnewkey.qbw.tlg.oldpagefile’.
- After you have affixed the new names, you need to tap the ‘Enter’ key to save the new names, and then you will be able to fully access the desired company file.
Resolution 2: Transport the company file to the Windows Desktop to ensure easy access to it
- Just right-click on the icon of the company file that you intend to shift to the Windows Desktop and then hit the ‘Copy’ option, and thereafter, navigate promptly to the Windows Desktop to right-click on the system’s screen.
- Next, immediately tap the ‘Paste’ option to paste the copied company file on the Windows Desktop and then just hit and hold down the ‘Ctrl’ key while opening up the QB Desktop application.
- When you continue to press down the ‘Ctrl’ key while accessing the QB Desktop, a new window titled ‘No company open’ will emerge on the screen, and then you can utilize the ‘Open or restore an existing company’ option in this new window to access the company file pasted on the Windows Desktop.
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Resolution 3: Make sure that the multi-user hosting is disabled on the computer and the company file path is within 210 characters
- Go inside the ‘Utilities’ tab under the ‘File’ menu immediately upon opening up the QB Desktop to strike the ‘Stop Hosting Multi-User Access’ option. This will make sure that multi-user hosting is not enabled on your system.
- Next, you must proceed to the exact place where your company file is located so that you can copy the file path shown on the address bar, and then you have to paste this file path on a notepad file.
- Now, you can easily count the number of characters in the company file path, and if required, you should make the necessary adjustments. Once you have ensured that the company file path is within 210 characters, you can go ahead to restore the company file.
These were the perfect resolutions for QuickBooks Error 6147. If you need more technical support, dial +1 800-579-9430 to contact our QB Experts Team.
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