How to Fix the Error 6177, 0 in QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks error code 6177, 0 can be seen when the user tries to access the company file. This issue can also be seen, when the company file is located on the server system and the user is trying to access the file locally. The user might face such an issue due to networking issues, corrupted facts documents, outdated version of the software, installation failure of the software, etc. 

This error comes up on the screen with an error message stating

“QuickBooks is attempting to open this company file. Before you can open the company file from your computer you must first open the company file on the computer where the company file is located. (-6177, 0)”

To know more about the QuickBooks error code 6177, 0, make sure to read this post carefully till the end. Or for further technical assistance, call at 1-800-761-1787 and talk with certified accounting professionals that will ensure to provide you with immediate technical assistance.

What leads to QuickBooks error 6177?

The user can end up in the QuickBooks error 6177, due to the following factors:

•           Trojan attack
•           File path or file gets corrupted
•           Also, removing QuickBooks related system support files unknowingly might lead to such an issue
•           In case the company file is moved from one system to the other
•           QuickBooks can’t use the right way to open the company file

 

Steps to fix the QuickBooks error code 6177

The user can try to fix the QuickBooks error code 6177 by moving the company file to the local hard drive. The steps to be followed are as follows:

•          The user is supposed to initially navigate to the company file from the server to the C drive
•          And then, open the company file in the QuickBooks software from C drive
•          After that, to make an easily portable file, the user needs to save it to the company file to the local C drive
•          The next step is to close the company file
•          And also, restore the portable file from the C drive and save the same to the server
•          After that, the user will have to select the company file
•          The last step is to open the file from the server

 

Other solution methods

•          You need to update your QuickBooks desktop to latest release
•          Update your file location
•          Create a portable company file and restore it to your server
•          Download and run QuickBooks File Doctor on your server
•          Configure QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
•          Move your company file to your server’s local hard drive
•          Create a new folder for QuickBooks

 

By the end of this post, the user might get rid of the QuickBooks error 6177, 0. But if the error persists then connect with QuickBooks helpline at 1-800-761-1787, and discuss your query with our QuickBooks enterprise tech supportteam of professionals. The support team will ensure to provide you with immediate technical assistance.

We are team of technically sound professionals, so feel free to get in touch at any point of time and let our technical team handle the situation for you. 

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