Don’t Panic! 2 Ways to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6147

 

Need to modify your company file but fail to open it because of QuickBooks error 6147? If yes, then there is no requirement for you to worry as getting 6xxx series errors of QuickBooks is not uncommon these days. On the desktop screen, you’re probably seeing the error warning, “We’re sorry. QuickBooks couldn’t open your company file.” Dealing with QuickBooks error code 6147 can be difficult due to its complex nature; therefore, we have decided to discuss the reasons behind its occurrence and its troubleshooting solutions through this article. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start!

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What can be the reasons leading to QuickBooks error code 6147?

QuickBooks error code 6147 is often caused when the QuickBooks program files get too outdated to access the company file. Though, many other reasons can also cause it, like:

1. The location where you saved the company file is damaged.

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What are the procedures to rectify QuickBooks error 6147?

Solution 1- Update the QuickBooks program files using the Windows admin account

1. Select the Windows logo at the bottom left of your desktop screen.

2. Enter “QuickBooks Desktop” in the search space. Then, click right on the QuickBooks Desktop icon.

3. On your keyboard, press the Control key, and simultaneously, click on the Run as administrator option. Keep pressing the Control key until you are directed to the No Company Open window.

4. In the No Company Open window, select the Help menu.

5. Hit the Update QuickBooks Desktop option in the drop-down.

6. Go to the Options tab and then select the Mark All option.

7. Select the Save button after that.

8. Go to the Update Now tab and then make certain to select the Reset Update checkbox.

9. Hit Get Updates to download the updates available for your QuickBooks program files.

10. Close QuickBooks Desktop after that and then open it again.

11. Hit the Yes button when prompted to install the downloaded updates.

12. Restart your computer.

13. Run QuickBooks Desktop and then verify if you can open your company file this time.

If you receive QuickBooks error 6147 again, move on to the second solution.

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Solution 2- Move your company file to the Windows Desktop

1. Press the Windows logo on your keyboard.

2. Enter “QuickBooks” in the search space. Then, right-click the QuickBooks icon.

3. Click on the Open file location option.

4. In the QuickBooks folder, locate the file with the. QBW extension and click right on it.

5. Then select the Copy option.

6. Click right anywhere on the Windows Desktop and then select the Paste option.

7. Open the No Company Open window and then select the Open or restore an existing company option.

8. Go to your company file saved on the Windows Desktop and then open it.

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Conclusion

If you fail to resolve QuickBooks error 6147 after applying the above two troubleshooting solutions, then the QuickBooks.ND and.TLG configuration files are probably corrupted. Hence, we recommend you rename the QuickBooks.ND and.TLG configuration files. You can also take further support fixing QuickBooks error code 6147 by contacting our QuickBooks professional at +1-855-856-0042.