A Comprehensive Guide to QuickBooks Error message Code 6147 0

by Sprink Davis Accounting and Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Error 6147 can occur when users attempt to open company files or restore backup files. This error can be caused by various factors, including corrupted company files, damaged Windows registry, and other causes. In this comprehensive article, we will provide you with different Resolving QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0: A Step-by-Step Guide.

You may see the following error message on your desktop screen:

Common Causes of QuickBooks Error 6147

· The company file may be corrupted.

· The backup file name exceeds 210 characters.

· Issues within the Windows registry.

· Important QuickBooks files may have been deleted.

Methods to Fix QuickBooks Error 6147

Below are earmarked and enumerated the various ways of fixing this QuickBooks error 6147.

Method 1: Use QuickBooks File Doctor

· Download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

· Launch the tool and select the option to run the QuickBooks File Doctor.

· Choose the suspected company file and scan it for errors using the File Doctor tool.

· Once the scan is complete, close the File Doctor.

· Finally, open QuickBooks and check if QuickBooks Error 6147 has been resolved.

Method 2: Restore QuickBooks Company File Backup

· Open QuickBooks Desktop.

· Go to the File menu and select Utilities.

· Turn off the Multi-User mode Hosting feature. If prompted to stop hosting multi-user, choose Yes.

· The company file will close, and a new window will open. Select Yes on this window.

· Restore the backup file to a different location.

· Open QuickBooks again and check if Error 6147 still persists. If it does, proceed to the next method.

Method 3: Use Trend Micro Active Scan

· Locate the folder that contains your QuickBooks Company files, typically found in the QuickBooks folder.

· Open Trend Micro Active Scan and access the Scan settings. Choose the folder containing the Company files.

· Use the Micro Active Scan to resolve such error.

Method 4: Rename .ND and .TLG Files

· Navigate to the QuickBooks folder.

· Look for files with the .ND and .TLG extensions.

· Right-click on each file individually, select the rename option, and add ".old" at the end of the file name.

Method 5: Rename the ADR File

· Go to the QuickBooks folder.

· Open the company file folder.

· Locate the ADR file in the folder.

· Right-click on the file, add the ADR extension to its name.

· Open QuickBooks and then open your company files.

Winding Up!

Following these methods should help readers to fix QuickBooks Error code 6147. If you require technical assistance, please contact our helpline at 1-800-615-2347, and our QuickBooks error support experts will be happy to assist you with all your QB-related issues.