Effective Troubleshooting Steps for Data Damage in QuickBooks

We know that no work is possible without data, and similarly, data within QuickBooks is crucial to complete any accounting operation. But sometimes data damage in QuickBooks can be caused by certain factors. The reasons behind it are considered to be bad sectors on the hard drive, a long company file size, and a lack of resources. Moreover, it can happen due to a virus attack on the company's data. To address this problem, we have provided you with a couple of techniques. So take a deep dive into the page and explore the information given to you. 

If you don't want to do it yourself, give a call to 1.855.738.2784 and let professionals help you with this.

Main Contributors to the Data Damage in QB 

The following are some reasons that can cause damage in your QB company file. 

1. The primary reason behind it can be a sudden power cut.
2. This can be due to bad sectors on the hard drive.
3. Data can get damaged due to a lack of resources, such as RAM, Virtual Memory, network interface cards, network cables, routers, etc.
4. If the company file size exceeds the limit, which is more than 200 MB.
5. Data damage can be due to a virus infection.

2 Simple Methods to Resolve Data Damage in QuickBooks

Here are the ways that you can take to fix data damage in your QB application. Let me walk you through each method accordingly.

Solution 1: Use the Rebuild Data Tool

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Choose Utilities.
3. Click on the Rebuild Data option.
4. Hover over the QuickBooks Information window.
5. Tap OK.
6. Go through the on-screen guidelines to save the backup.
7. Let the tool repair your company files.
8. You can think that the repair process is stuck, but as you move the cursor, you will find it functioning.
9. When the tool has completed the repair, click OK.
10. Move to the File menu.
11. Click on Utilities.
12. Choose Verify Data and let the tool check for the issues in your data.
13. You can continue using your company file.
14. Then, tap OK if there are no issues.
15. Choose Rebuild Now if the damage was found in the data.

Solution 2: Run QB File Doctor

1. Open the QB Tool Hub.
2. Choose Company File Issues.
3. Tap on Run QuickBooks File Doctor and wait for it to open up.
4. If the tool doesn’t open, search for QuickBooks Desktop File Doc and open it manually.
5. Hover over the company file dropdown.
6. Choose the company file you want to repair.
7. If you fail to locate the file, click on Browse and search to get it.
8. Choose the Check your file option.
9. Click on Continue.
10. At last, enter the QB admin password and tap Next.

Note: Refer to our dedicated blog if QuickBooks rebuilding data file stuck.

The Bottom Line

We hope that after reading this blog, you will have understood the reasons for data damage in QuickBooks. Along with this, we have also given you some solutions to fix data damage. Implement them properly to get out of this problem. If you are facing failure in fixing data damage, don't hesitate to consult a professional for help. Dial 1.855.738.2784 to connect with a QB advisor.

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