TACKLE QUICKBOOKS ERROR 6177, 0 EFFECTIVELY
QuickBooks is undoubtedly the best solution for managing businesses’ accounting tasks. But, just like every
other software, it can show errors over time and block you from accessing crucial features. One such error that
very commonly occurs is QuickBooks error 6177, 0. If there are network problems or firewall errors, you can
not use QuickBooks for your accounting tasks.
If you are getting QuickBooks error code 6177 and are confused about how to tackle it, you
must dial this 1-855-856-0042 to contact our QuickBooks team. They are here to help.
Learn What Triggers QuickBooks Error Code 6177
Company file error 6177 and QuickBooks error 6123 can occur due to the following
reasons:
 When QuickBooks cannot locate the file path, you may see error 6177.
 Error 6177 can also occur due to working on an outdated QuickBooks version.
Solutions For QuickBooks Error Code 6177
Now that you are familiar with the triggering causes let’s explore solutions.
Solution 1: Change the Location of Your File
If the company file is placed on a server, external hard drive, or in the cloud,
update its location. Follow these steps. Move the files to the local drive and then
back to its original place.
Moving Your Company File
Note: You should apply these steps to the server computer hosting your company
files. You can use one of your workstations if you don’t have access.
 Open the Start menu.
 Type “File Explorer” in the search.
 Open it.
 Navigate to your QuickBooks folder. Alternatively, while
QuickBooks is open, you can press F2 to find the location.
 Locate your company file, which ends with .QBW (e.g.,
[company name].qbw).
 Note down the drive name and path for future reference.
 Move the company file to your C: drive. Remember to move
only the file, not the entire folder.
Solution 2: Create a Portable Company File and Restore It to
Your Server
 Open QuickBooks Desktop.
 Choose Open or restore an existing company.
 Locate and open the company file you transferred to your C: drive.
 Create a portable company file. This will generate a portable version of your
company file and reset the file location data.
 Go to the File menu.
 Select Quit QuickBooks.
 Then, reopen QuickBooks.
 From the File menu, select Open or Restore Company.
 Choose Restore a portable file, then click Next.
 Locate and select the portable company file (QBM) you created, then click Open
and Next.
 For the restore location, select the drive where you originally moved your
company file, which you noted earlier.
 Click Save to restore your company file back to your network.
 Lastly, go to the File menu.
 Select Quit QuickBooks.
Conclusion
Learning the causing factors and following the above solutions will help you fix the
QuickBooks error 6177,0.