Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fix QuickBooks error 6177

QuickBooks Error 6177 can get triggered due to a corruption in the company file due to some malicious activities. The error will not permit the user from opening the company file in QuickBooks. In some cases, simply updating the QuickBooks application can resolve the error. However, if updating QuickBooks doesn’t fix the error, other possible solutions to the error along with their causes are listed below in this article. If you need to know a quick troubleshooting procedure to resolve the error so you can fix it by yourself, this article is for you. Continue reading till the end to know more.

If you need help with the error’s troubleshooting, dial the helpline number (855)-526-5749 and get assisted by a QuickBooks Professional.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6177?

Run File Doctor

If the error is triggered due to a damaged company file, running the file doctor from QuickBooks Tool Hub will resolve any company file-related issues. Follow the steps below to run the file doctor from QuickBooks Tool Hub:

Note: Install QuickBooks Tool Hub to run file doctor from Intuit’s website if you don’t already have it.

• Open QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Click on Company file issues from the left pane.
• Then, click on the Run QuickBooks File Doctor tool from the fix my company file window.
• Choose the company file from the drop-down or browse and search the file in Intuit QuickBooks File Doctor window.
• Click on Check your file, then select the continue button.
• Finally, type your QuickBooks admin password and click on the Next button.
• Open your company file to check if the error is fixed.

Update File Location

Issues in the file location can trigger the error, which can be  resolved by changing the location itself. Follow the steps to update the file location:

• Go to the Windows File Explorer.
• Find and open QuickBooks folder in the file explorer.
• Search your company file ending with .QBW extension.
• Note down and remember the drive name and location of the file for further use.
• Drag the company file to the C: drive in your system.

Create portable company file:

• Open QuickBooks on the computer where you moved your company file.
• Click on Open or restore an existing company in QuickBooks.
• Browse and select the file you moved to C: drive.
• Create a portable company file to reset the file location.
• Close QuickBooks, then open it again.
• Open the File menu and click on the Open or restore company option.
• Then, select Restore a portable file and click on the Next button.
• Search and select the portable file you created in the 4th step.
• Click on Open, then select Next.
• Choose the drive location you noted down earlier to restore your file.
• Finally, click on the Save button and close the QuickBooks application.

Conclusion:

The information provided above in this article instructs you about the methods to fix QuickBooks Error 6177. If the error remains unresolved, it might be possible that the error got triggered due to the outdated QuickBooks Desktop. Make sure your QuickBooks Desktop is updated to the latest released version. In case you are still dealing with the error, dial the toll-free number (855)-526-5749 to consult a QuickBooks Professional.