Repairing a Damaged QuickBooks File:
How to Do It
Having a broken QuickBooks file is very stressful for a business person:
you may face potential consequences for the safety of your business
information. However, with the help of log files, you can recover from an
unrecoverable QuickBooks error. Here is how you can use log files to
save your data and get your QuickBooks up and running again.
If you ever encounter a corrupted QuickBooks file that does not respond or
you still cannot solve the problem, please do not wait; instead, call our
experts at 1.855.738.2784 for help immediately.
Why Do QuickBooks Files Get Broken?
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Several reasons can cause QuickBooks files to crash and potentially lead to
data loss. Some of them are as follows:
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Power failure or system crash while running QuickBooks
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Corruption of complex disk sectors where QuickBooks has stored its file
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Loss of connection with the network while access from multiple users.
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Conflict with other software you're running on your computer
Repairing a Damaged QuickBooks File
Solution
Here are a few hands-on steps in case your QuickBooks file is somehow
damaged:
Solution 1: QuickBooks Log Files Solution
QuickBooks log files can be your best friend when the main file has been
damaged. Here's how to make use of the log files:
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Open the directory in which QuickBooks is installed
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Identify the files that have the .tlg extension
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Identify the most recently updated .tlg file
Solution 2: QuickBooks Auto-Fix Tool
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QuickBooks possesses an inbuilt utility that sometimes self-adjusts files:
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Identify files with the following extensions: .tlg and .qbw.adr
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Rename the .qbw.adr file to remove the .adr extension
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Launch QuickBooks and attempt to open the previously renamed file
Solution 3: Manual Import Procedure
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In case the above auto-fix does not work, then you might want to follow this
manual procedure:
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Have quick book Create an empty new file
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Choose Import data from another QuickBooks file
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Choose the .tlg file you identified above
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Follow the instructions on the screen at QuickBooks
Solutions 4: Validate the Data
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You have recovered your data, but now you need to check that everything is
correct:
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Utilize the built-in validation tool in QuickBooks to detect errors
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Cross-check your transactions for accuracy
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Reconcile the accounts with your bank statements
Preventing Future QuickBooks File
Problems
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To prevent further problems for your QuickBooks files:
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The QuickBooks file should be regularly backed up
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The QuickBooks version installed should be updated to the latest
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The internet connection should be stable every time you use QuickBooks
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Use of the File Doctor tool of QuickBooks for regular maintenance
Conclusion
Although a crashed QuickBooks file is very intimidating, log files are there to
save the day. Follow these steps to retrieve valuable business data and keep
operations running with minimal disruptions. Prevention is indeed the best
medicine - regular backup and proper maintenance will help you avoid the same
issues in the future.