How to deal with QuickBooks Unexpected error code C= 184

by Sprink Davis Accounting and Bookkeeping

Error Code C=184 is another company file related issue in QuickBooks Desktop that is reported by multiple users in recent days. This error can be caused by a damaged Network file or corrupted company files. There might be various factors behind to this error occurrence. Thus, the current article will unfold all the causes and troubleshooting measures to QuickBooks error code C=184: 6 Easy Methods to Resolve permanently. So, continue reading.

What are the factors that can cause QuickBooks Error Code C=184?

This company file error can be caused by the following:

·         .ND and TLG files are damaged.

·         Incorrect date and time set on the system may also lead to this error.

·         QuickBooks is not installed correctly.

·         One of the basic reasons behind to this error is the Company file is corrupted.

 

Different Solutions for QuickBooks Error Code C=184

The various fixes for this QuickBooks error C=184 are discussed in detail in this section. So, continue carefully and implement the solutions one by one to check if the problem gets sorted out.

Solution 1: Rename ND and TLG files

·         Initially, the user need to go to the QuickBooks folder, and there look for '.TLG' and '.ND' files. These are the file extensions of the files with the same name.

·         Moving ahead, hit a right-click the files one by one and click on Rename.

·         And then add '.old' at the end of the file name.

 

Solution 2: Open Reboot.bat file

·         Under this solution, the user firstly go to the QuickBooks folder.

·         And then search for the file named “reboot.bat”.

·         And further, run it as an admin.

·         Once done with its operations, follow up by opening QuickBooks.

·         Now try to open the company file once again.

 

Solution 3: Move the Company file to Desktop

·         Initially, go to the QB Company folder first.

·         After that you need to search for the Company file facing the error. Copy it from the folder.

·         And then create a new folder on the desktop and name it QBTEST.

·         Now paste the file in this folder.

·         And lastly, run QuickBooks and open the Company file copied to the QBTEST folder.

 

Solution 4: Update Windows

·         To begin, first you need to go to Start menu, and then type “update”.

·         After that open Windows update and after that, click on Check for updates.

·         Heading forward, now mark the important updates and download them.

·         Also restart the computer and let the updates get installed automatically.

·         Once done, run QuickBooks and open the Company file(s) again. Error code C184 should be rectified.

 

Solution 5: Conform to QuickBooks File Doctor

·         For this, first download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.

·         Moving ahead, run the tool and go to Company File issues tab.

·         And then, choose QuickBooks File Doctor tool.

·         Later on, hit a click on browse and click on the Company file.

·         Now opt for “Both file damage and network connectivity”.

·         Also hit a click on Next and start the scan.

·         It will take some time for the diagnosis to finish. When it is done, run QuickBooks and open the Company file.

 

Solution 6: Go for System Restore

If the above strategies fail, try restoring to an earlier state. The steps are:

·         At first, go to the start tab and in there, search for “Restore”.

·         Thereafter, open System Restore.

·         Now click on a Restore point and then proceed with the System Restore.

·         The process may take a while. When it is successfully done, restart the computer.

·         Now, run QuickBooks as an administrator.

·         Open the same Company file which was previously facing QuickBooks error C=184. The file should open fine this time around.

 

Last lines!

This discussion elaborated about QuickBooks Error code C=184, its causes and the different strategies to fix it. If you need any more assistance from our QuickBooks error support experts, feel free to call us at the helpline 1-800-615-2347. We are always there to help you.

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