Actions to remove QuickBooks Company File Not Found issue

QuickBooks is an easy-to-use bookkeeping software that can be operated by users who don’t specialize in business accounting. The software is capable of automatically executing numerous accounting tasks without human involvement. The software’s output is precise, and its services are trustworthy but internal errors can sometimes haunt users. QuickBooks Company File Not Found issue can occur if the software fails to fetch the data file in its specified location when users try to access it. If you are also struggling to access your company file, give this blog a read till the end to learn about the triggers of this issue and countermeasures to rectify it.

QB expert’s assistance in troubleshooting this issue is available at 1-855-856-0042.

About the issue

The software will develop this issue when it fails to find the company file because it doesn’t exist in the specified location in QuickBooks. This can happen if the company file is moved to a different location or renamed. You’ll see an error message on the screen as soon as the software fails to locate the file, and it is most likely to crash afterward.

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Reasons

The favorable conditions for this error to develop in the software are-

• The Company file has been renamed or moved to a different location.
• QuickBooks isn’t able to trace a path to the company file due to an incorrect location specified in QuickBooks.
• The Windows version you are using is outdated, and QuickBooks raises compatibility issues while running on it.

Solutions

The appropriate methods to use against this error are given below-

Solution 1- Search for all the company files stored on your computer

The company file has been moved to a different location, and QuickBooks cannot fetch it now. You can manually find the file by running a complete search on your hard drive. Put an asterisk(*) at the start of company file extensions to narrow your search. Refer to the steps given below for running a search for the company file-

1. Go to the search panel located on the taskbar and search for one of the following extensions according to your company file-

• *.qbw(Working Files)
• *.qbb(Backup file)
• *.qba(Accountant’s copy files)
• *.qbx(Accountant’s transfer files)
• *.qby(Accountants change files)

2. After the file shows up in the search results, right-click on the file and select Open file location.
3. Note down the location of your company file.
4. Open QuickBooks on your computer and click on File.
5. Select Open or Restore company and click Open a company file.
6. Tap Next, select your company file, and click Open.

Solution 2- Update the Windows to the latest release

This error can occur if you use an older version of Windows, which causes compatibility issues while running the software. Follow the steps mentioned underneath to update your Windows-

1. Type ‘Windows Update’ in the search panel and start the search.
2. Select Check for updatesin the search results and wait for some time.
3. Tap Download and Installwhen you see a new version available for your Windows.
4. Let the Windows update install, then reboot your PC.

The issue will be fixed after using these methods.

Conclusion 

You are now aware of the reasons a QuickBooks Company File Not Found message appears on the screen while opening a company file. The blog also consists of some techniques we expect you to use to get rid of this error from your QuickBooks.

Any further queries can be resolved with the help of a QB ProAdvisor support team reachable at 1-855-856-0042.

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