Fixing QuickBooks Enterprise Company File
Errors
A company file contains all the essential financial records, and therefore, maintaining them becomes essential.
Corruption or damage in company files can trigger various errors in QuickBooks and prevent access. In this blog,
we will discuss the responsible causes behind QuickBooks Enterprise company file errors and methods to fix it.
Reasons For QB Enterprise Company File Errors
In order to fix company file errors effectively, first identify the possible cause. Below is a list of reasons that can
trigger company file errors in QuickBooks Enterprise.
1. Damaged Network Data Files (.ND) can cause company file errors and may lead to QuickBooks error 6129.
2. Incorrect hosting settings can lead to company file errors.
3. Corruption or damage in company files.
Solutions To Resolve QB Enterprise Company File Errors
Follow the below troubleshooting guide and rectify the company file errors in QuickBooks Enterprise.
Solution 1: Run the File Doctor
Step 1: Get QuickBooks Tools Hub
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Close QuickBooks if it’s open.
Download the QuickBooks Tools Hub.
Save your file in an easily accessible place, such as your Desktop or Download folder.
If you already have the Tool Hub installed, you can check the version by navigating to the Home tab and
looking at the bottom.
5. Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. Install the Tool Hub.
8. Accept the terms and conditions.
9. When done, double-click the Tool Hub icon.
10. Open it.
Step 2: Use the File Doctor Tool in the Tool Hub
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Go to the Tool Hub.
Select "Company File Issues."
Click on "Run QuickBooks File Doctor."
Wait a few minutes for the tool to open. If it doesn’t start automatically, you can search for it manually.
When File Doctor opens, choose your company file. Click "Browse" to locate the file.
Select "Check your file and Network."
Click "Continue" and enter your admin password.
Click "Next."
Check your workstations for errors.
Solution 2: Rename the (.ND) File
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Go to the folder where your company file is stored.
Look for file names exactly to your company file. But, these files have (.ND) extensions.
Right-click each of these files and choose "Rename."
Add ".OLD" to the end.
Save the changes.
Proceed to the next solution if the error appears again.
Solution 3: Turn off Multi-User Hosting Mode
If QuickBooks is used on a network, it’s important that only one computer hosts the company file. To disable multiuser hosting mode, follow these steps:
1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to the "File" menu.
3. Choose "Utilities."
4. Locate the following option: "Stop Hosting Multi-User Access."
5. Select it to turn off hosting mode.
6. Repeat these steps on all computers except the primary host.
7. After turning off hosting mode on all relevant computers, try opening the company file again.
Conclusion
This guide includes proven solutions curated by QB experts. We hope you will follow the steps cautiously and fix
the QuickBooks Enterprise company file errors and ensure a swift management of your data files.