Countermeasures to use when your QuickBooks file doctor won't open
QuickBooks company files are critical for users due to the business data they contain. Intuit offers a file doctor tool to tackle issues in case the company file gets damaged. But sometimes the QuickBooks file doctor won't open due to damaged program files or other internal issues. If the tool also malfunctions on your PC, keep reading this blog to learn why it happens and the correct method to resolve the issue.
Get in touch with our QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 to eliminate the issue quickly from your PC.
Why does the File Doctor Tool malfunction on your computer?
- Your QuickBooks Tool hub isn’t properly installed on your computer and is missing some critical files.
- If you have installed the QuickBooks File Doctor tool separately, it might struggle to run due to Windows Firewall restrictions.
- The QuickBooks File Doctor tool might also face problems running if its program files are damaged.
The useful methods to fix the File Doctor Tool
Solution- Try launching the QuickBooks File Doctor tool manually
- Open your QuickBooks and stop all the company files from running.
- When the No Company Open window appears on the screen, go to the File option.
- Select Utilities and click the Repair File and Network Problems.
- Click the Ok option in the dialogue box on the screen to reopen the program with admin rights.
- Click Yes and select the Settings icon to run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool, and click the Continue option.
- Enter your QB admin account details if the software asks, or create a new admin account if required.
- Go to the Advanced Settings option and click the File Diagnosis Only option.
- Tap Next and open your company file to check for issues or if any repairs are required.
- Go to the Company file issues option in the QuickBooks Tool hub.
- Click the Quick Fix My file option and let the tool repair the company file.
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