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Many times, the name of the company file exceeds the assigned limit of 64 characters, and this gives rise to QuickBooks Error 6147. The alternate to this issue is to check the fileu2019s name and shorten it to the given limit. Let us explain this to you in detail. Click here for our blog or 1-855-856-0042 for our tech support team.
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QuickBooks is a well-known accounting software that is strangely known for its regular technical glitches also. Today will talk about QuickBooks Error 6147, which arises mostly when a user is attempting to access their company file or the file backup. The whole purpose of opening the company file is disrupted when this issue prohibits you from using the file. A standard activity that triggers the issue is switching the location of the company file. This changes the path which has been stored in QB. Without further wait, we shall jump into the blog below to understand better.
Factors that lead to QuickBooks Error Code 6147 • When the company file has been shifted to a folder that is not the installation folder. • The name of the company file is beyond 64 characters, including the .QBW extension. • Incorrect settings in Windows Firewall can also cause interruption in QB operations. • Not accessing the latest QB version. • Unintentional deletion of QB files may also trigger error 6147. • Techniques that can Eliminate QuickBooks Error Message 6147
We will now look at the ways to resolve error 6147 in QuickBooks by running the File Doctor Tool and checking the name of the company file – • Method 1 – Run the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool to Erase Error 6147 • Go to the official website of Intuit and download the latest QuickBooks Tool Hub. • Double-click on the downloaded file to kick-start the installation process. • Once the Tool has been successfully installed, click twice on the Tool Hub icon on your desktop to launch it.
When the window opens, run the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool on your device. • When asked, choose the company file from the drop-down menu. • Allow the program to diagnose the issue. • Reopen QuickBooks and access your company file. • Method 2 – Verify the Name of the Company File • Open QuickBooks Desktop on your screen. • Press F2 to open the Product Information window. Here you need to look for and copy the location where your company files are stored. • Now, click on the Windows button, paste the file location and hit Enter.
The folder where your files are stored will be displayed on the screen. • You need to find your company file, it is with the .QBW extension. • Right-click on the file and tap on Rename. • Check if there are any extra spaces in the name of the file. Remove any special characters also. Lastly, verify if the name is exceeding 64 characters including the .QBW extension. • Once this is done, reboot your device and access QuickBooks.
We have put our most efficient efforts into curating a blog for you that will help you resolve QuickBooks Error 6147 easily. If you feel stuck at any instruction that is mentioned above, our QuickBooks Pro Advisor expert team is always ready to assist you. Dial 1-855-856-0042 to connect instantly and resolve the issue permanently.