Eliminating QuickBooks Error 6147 - 5 Helpful Techniques

Does your QuickBooks show QuickBooks Error 6147 every now and then? Do you need a proper solution for it? QB Pro Solution is here to help!

In this blog, we are going to talk about Error Code 6147 and provide ways to get rid of it. This error, for the most part, happens in the QuickBooks application if the user attempts to open/get to the customer company file or their backup.

In case you are looking for instant assistance to fix this error with the assistance of specialists – you can either visit our website or simply call us on our toll-free number.

Why QuickBooks Error 6147 Occurs?

QuickBooks Error 6147 may happen because of a large number of reasons. A couple of them are given below:

• Damaged or Corrupt QB Company files with.QBW extension.
• An incorrect path for the backup file.
• The backup file name is more than the 210-character limit.
• Wrong installation of the QuickBooks Desktop software

Strategies to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6147

In order to remove this error effectively – A QB user must attempt each of the below-mentioned troubleshooting strategies. Here are some of the best techniques provided by our team: -

Technique 1:

The QB user requires installing the QuickBooks File Doctor tool. This utility helps the users to determine the errors related to the corrupted company information and system errors. You can also go to the official website of Intuit if you wish to eliminate the error.

If you need any help in downloading the File Doctor, leave a message on our website or email us, we will provide you with the right link.

Technique 2:

Make sure that the QuickBooks backup file name is right. If in case it's not right or the character limit exceeds– choose another location and re-establish the backup files by following steps given below: -

• Ensure that the system isn't running over the multi-user environment.
• Rebuild the backup files that are stored in the system.
• Afterwards, check if the error code still exists.

In case the error code still exists – change the QB Company file name. Remember that its name doesn't contain characters more than 120. Then, confirm the error code again.

Technique 3:

Utilize the QuickBooks Network Diagnostic Tool for Company in order to look and fix the harmed company files. In the event that, this tool doesn't fix the issue – you can get in touch with our efficient team of professionals and they will help you out. This tool is not just helpful in fixing error 6147 but is also highly effective for QuickBooks error 6123 and other issues.

Technique 4:

There is a chance that you may discover that the QuickBooks backup files begin becoming risky! So, if your QuickBooks accounting tool is located at system drive or backup files are hosted by the Online QuickBooks backup, you need to save or move QB related files to some other location.

You can also use another system to transfer and save the QB backup files. Also, verify that the system hosting is not done.

• In the QuickBooks application, pick the "File" menu.
• Afterwards, pick the "Utilities" tab.
• As soon as you see the 'Quit Hosting Multi-User' option in the drop-down menu, use these steps: -
  • From the start, disallow access to 'Multiple User Hosting'.
  • A screen will come up with the "Yes" or “No” icon. Click YES on it.
  • Then, another window will show up here, you have to pick the "Yes" icon to shut the company file.
  • Finally, re-establish the present backup file in the system.

Technique 5:

Verify and configure the "Trend Micro Active Scan" settings. Use the steps as described below:-

• First and foremost, find out the Company file location.
• Without opening any QB Company file, consistently press the "Ctrl" key and click on the "QuickBooks" icon for opening it.
• Now, from the drop menu, pick the ideal company file.
• Then, open the "Trend Micro Active Scan" setting. A short time later, pick the folder and include it an exception.

I hope all the steps were clear and at least one of the techniques worked for you. QuickBooks error code 6147 is one of the most common issues encountered by users across the world and our aim is to help in the best possible way. Team QB Pro Solution is certified and excels in handling all kinds of accounting queries.

Our team is available at all times. Each member is trained and has relevant experience in the field they are working in. If you have any issue for which you need detailed information, do not hesitate to call us at +1-800-469-4817. We will make sure that the problem gets settled. Our troubleshooting guidelines are easy to understand and any non-professional too can make use of them.