When using QuickBooks, Error 6177 typically appears when attempting to open a company file or make specific modifications to it. The error message associated with this issue promptly appears on the screen, causing a hindrance for users and delaying timely work submission. To gain insights into QuickBooks Error 6177 and explore different methods to address it, please read this article until the end.
Causes of QuickBooks Error 6177
- Recent system changes may have caused corruption in the company file(s).
- The company file may have been infected by a virus or malware.
- Critical files in QuickBooks may have been accidentally deleted by the user.
Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6177
Method 1: Reset Multi-User Mode
- Run QuickBooks as an administrator.
- Go to the File menu and select Utilities.
- Choose the option to stop multi-user
- Confirm the change by clicking “Yes”.
- Quit QuickBooks.
- Run QuickBooks again.
- Click on the File tab, go to the File menu, and select the multi-user access hosting option.
- Try opening the company file again to check if QuickBooks Error 6177
Method 2: Update QuickBooks
- Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop
- Select Run as administrator.
- Navigate to the Help menu in QuickBooks and click on Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- Choose Mark All and click on Save.
- Click on the Update Now
- Ensure that the Reset Update checkbox is marked.
- Click on Get Updates.
- Once the updates are finished, open QuickBooks and let the downloaded updates install on the computer.
Method 3: Move the Company File to another Location
- In the QuickBooks directory, locate the company file with the .QBW extension.
- To access the QuickBooks directory easily, right-click the desktop icon of QuickBooks, select Properties, and then click on Open File Location.
- Copy the company files (Ctrl + C).
- Paste the file into a new folder, preferably on the Desktop (Ctrl + V).
- Run QuickBooks and try opening the company file again, this time browsing for the file copied to the new folder.
Method 4: Create a New Portable Company File
- Run QuickBooks and go to the "File" tab.
- Click on "Restore or Open an Existing Company."
- Choose to restore the portable file and click “Next”.
- Open the portable company files.
- Select the option to return the file to the original drive.
- Click on the Save button.
- Run QuickBooks and open the company file again.
Method 5: Fix the Company File Path
- Go to the QuickBooks folder.
- Within this folder, search for files with the ".ND" extension.
- Select the file(s) and press the "Delete" button.
- Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- Choose the company folder in the Database Server Manager.
- Click on "Scan Now."
- Afterward, run QuickBooks and open the company file.
A culminating note!
These are the different methods to resolve QuickBooks Error Code 6177. If you encounter any technical issues in QuickBooks and require prompt assistance, feel free to reach out to our team of QuickBooks professionals by calling our toll-free number 1-800-761-1787.
