Fix QuickBooks Unexpected Error Code C = 184

Is QuickBooks Error C=184 annoying you? Don't worry, as this article shall apprise you with all the steps you need to fix QB Error C=184. 

QuickBooks is fraught with several errors. Error C=184 is one such error in QuickBooks which pops up when some necessary QB network file gets damaged. However, you need not worry as this article provides you with solutions for successful troubleshooting of Error C=184. QuickBooks error code C=184 appears on the screen when you attempt to get access to your company data file. Although this error is quite standard in QB, its elimination is deemed necessary as it may damage your essential QB files besides disrupt QB functionality.

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What triggers QuickBooks Error C=184?

Various factors might trigger QB Error C=184. These include:

• Damaged or Corrupted '.ND' or. 'TLG' files

• Incomplete or Unsuccessful QuickBooks installation.

• Dates of reporting in QB desktop are not matching because of leap years.

Viable Solutions for fixing QuickBooks Error C=184

Follow the various methods mentioned below to get rid of the error.

Method 1: Renaming your '.ND' and. ‘TLG’ file(s)

• Locate the destination where you have your QB installed.

• Once located, look for '.ND' and. 'TLG' files.

• Rename the files after Right-clicking on them and selecting the 'Rename' option.

• Now, add '.OLD' at the end of the file names. This process actually prevents QB from accessing the old files. It instead creates a new file automatically (which is free from any error(s)).

• Open QuickBooks Desktop and check if the error got resolved.

• If the error still continues to maintain its grounds, proceed to the following method.

Method 2: Update your Windows

You need to ensure that your windows O/S is up to date. To update your windows, follow the steps below:

• In the search option of the Start Menu, type in 'Update.'

• Click on Windows Update.

• Click on 'Search for updates.'

• Please choose all the requisite updates and download them.

• Restart your system and wait for your system to install the updates successfully.

• When the start menu shows up, open QB Desktop and check if the error C=184 got resolved. If not, don't panic. Just jump to the following method.

Method 3: Run' Reboot.bat'

Follow the steps below:

• Terminate your QB Desktop software.

• Choose 'Properties' after right-clicking on the QB Desktop icon.

• Click on the location to open the file.

• Now, open the 'Reboot.bat' file once you are inside the QB file location.

• It is pertinent to note that the file must be executed in administrator mode. For this, right-click on it and select the 'Run as administrator' option.

• You can see the 'CMD window' pop up on the screen.

• Wait for 'cmd' to issue a prompt. It indicates that the process is concluded.

• Reopen QuickBooks and check if the error got resolved.

Method 4: Transferring your Company file

You can transfer/move your company file to a different location by following the steps given below:

• Navigate to the location where your file resides.

• Click on the file and press the 'Ctrl+X' keys together to cut the file.

• Choose a suitable location (other than the original destination) and press the 'Ctrl+V' hotkey to paste the file.

• Now attempt reaccessing the file after opening QB Desktop and check if the error got resolved. If not, follow the following method.

Method 5: Use the QB File Doctor

• Download and Install the 'QuickBooks file Doctor.'

• After installation, the Tool will open automatically. If not, launch the Tool manually.

• Locate your company file.

• Now select either the 'Both file damage and network connectivity' option or the 'Network connectivity only' option.

• Give necessary credentials, including your password, and click on 'Next.'

• Select the 'Host/Server' or 'Workstation' options.

• The next screen prompts you whether to share your company file or not. Choose 'Yes' if you want your company files shared; else, click on 'No.'

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That's it with the steps to troubleshoot QuickBooks Error C=184.

We hope that this article proved viable for troubleshooting QuickBooks errors C=184. In rare cases, if the issue still continues to stand its ground, you need not bother. Just get in touch with our QB technical Support Team. Our team of experts ensures that all your queries get resolved in a timely manner. We highly appreciate and thank you for making an analysis of this article. We hope this article served your purpose.

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