Recovering the Lost Data with
QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery
Are you frustrated by the loss of QuickBooks data caused by system crashes or power failures? If so,
ADR comes to the rescue! ADR automatically backs up your company file to recover lost data with
QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery. It creates two files: .
qbw.adr (a compressed QuickBooks data file) and .qbw.tlg (a transaction log), which serve as backups.
It automatically creates backups every 12 hours. Continue reading to learn how the QB Auto Data
Recovery tool works and discover its various features to help you recover your valuable lost data.
Alternatively, for quick resolution, you can also consult with the team of QuickBooks experts about your
issues. So, don’t wait—dial +1.833.802.0002 now!
Steps for Retrieving Lost Data Using Auto Data Recovery
Follow the following two procedures to recover your lost data in QuickBooks using the tool, particularly if
your QuickBooks data missing after update:
Step 1: Recover lost data by utilizing the.TLG file alongside the. QBW.ADR file
The recently lost transactions can be recovered using the Transaction Log File and Auto Data Recovery.
Observe the instructions provided.
• Begin by creating a new folder on your Desktop and naming it QBTest.
• Next, navigate to the folder where the company file is located. The company file location is on the
Product Information page or the No Company Open Window.
• Locate the .tlg file within your company file's folder. (This file shares the same name as your company
file.)
• If you can’t find the the .tlg file, to this to show file extensions:
• Press Windows+E to open File Explorer.
• Click on the Organize tab and choose Folder and search options (applicable to Windows 10, 8.1, & 8).
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Select the Hide extension option.
Click Apply and then OK.
You must copy and paste the .TLG file will be added to the QBTest folder as soon as you receive it.
You then need to open the folder containing QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery.
Next, copy and paste the. QBW.adr file into the QBTest folder. The. tlg and.QBW.adr files are now in the same folder.
The.QBW.adr file needs to be opened in the QBTest folder, and then you need to right-click on it and select Rename.
Next, select the. adr file and remove it.
The company file you saved in the QBTest folder must be opened in QuickBooks.
Use the account register to verify and validate that all transactions are in the file.
To ensure the integrity of your firm files, you must run the verify utility.
Right now, you
Step 2: Utilizing Copies of Company and Transaction Log Files to Recover Transactions
• Find the latest backup of your company file and transaction log file. If no backup is available, utilize
the. The TLG and QBW.adr files are in the Auto Data Recovery folder.
• Transfer the backup files to another location on your computer.
• Rename the backup files with a new name.
• Copy the renamed backup files to the directory of your QuickBooks company file.
• Launch QuickBooks and attempt to access your company file.
As we conclude this blog, we hope the above information will help you recover lost data with QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery. If,
however, you encounter difficulties retrieving the data despite following the steps outlined above, please don't hesitate to
contact our QuickBooks technical support team at +1.833.802.0002.