Top 2 methods to solve the QuickBooks Error Code 6123
When Quickbooks software displays an error message “ Quickbooks cant open the company file, Error – 6123” it means that you are facing a QuickBooks Errors Code 6123. To resolve it standard procedure troubleshooting steps that include Quickbooks File Doctor and updating the Quickbooks Data Serve Manager. But in most cases, standard troubleshooting does not help and you have to implement extra troubleshooting to resolve the error.
Factors that contribute to Quickbooks Errors code 6123:
- One of the reasons could be damaged windows.
- The company file you are attempting to open may be damaged.
- An external device was used to recover the business file.
- Quickbooks programs and files can be corrupted.
- If you have any anti-virus software installed on your system, this could also be the cause of the slow connection.
Top 2 methods to solve the Quickbooks Error Code 6123
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Using the portable Company file, restore the backup
Sometimes Quickbooks will only allow restoring the data where the backup file was created due to security reasons If you are attempting to restore a backup file. QuickBooks error code 6123 may occur if you run.qbb on a new device other than the one where it was created. To solve the issue follow these steps:
- Click the file tab when you open Quickbooks on the old device where the backup was created.
- Select create copy and click create portable company file.
- After clicking next, enter the name of the company.
- Select the location where you want to save the file click save and ok.
- Now, transfer the portable company file to the new computer where the backup will be restored.
- Open Quickbooks, click the file tab, restore a portable file, click next.
- Navigate to the portable company file with the .qbm extension and press the Open button.
- Where do you want to restore the file page, click next and save before opening the file.
2. Recover the Backup from Local Storage
- Browse to the QuickBooks backup file folder, which is typically found within the QuickBooks company file folder.
- Look for the file with the same name as your company with the .qbb extension.
- Copy the backup file to your computer’s local storage.
- Open Quickbooks and save the file that you have moved to the local storage.
3. Download and Install Quickbooks Tool Hub
- Download the Quickbooks Tool Hub and save the file according to your convenience.
- Open the file that contains Quickbooks Tool Hub.
- Accept the Pop up that comes on the screen. To accept the terms and conditions and to Install it.
4. Using Quickbooks File Doctor Tool
For Common Quickbooks errors, the Quickbooks file doctor tool can automatically help in rectifying the common errors.
- In the QuickBooks Tools Hub, go to the Company File Issues tab.
- Run Quickbooks Tool Hub Tool.
- When you run the Quickbooks tool hub, select the company file from the drop-down list. If you are not able to find it then click browse to search for it.
- Select the check your file only option and run it to diagnose it.
- Enter your Quickbooks password again then continue it, after this Quickbooks file doctor will start the repairing process on his own.
- Click on open Quickbooks to end the process of selecting a company file from the list.
