Resolve Issues Using QuickBooks File Doctor

Errors are common for any software and QuickBooks users also face many issues. Some  issues are very hard to get rid of. While dealing with errors the workflow of the company might get hampered. Thankfully, Intuit introduced the useful tool File Doctor to resolve a wide range of issues. This article is solely based on various solutions to fix the issues using File Doctor.

QuickBooks is a retail management software that helps the users to manage their transactions and records. It has many features and tools that allow you to make your job very easy. However, just like any other applications, QuickBooks also has some issues that hamper the users’ experience. So let’s see how you can get rid of the problem from your system.

QuickBooks File Doctor

It is a useful software that has helped the QuickBooks users to get rid of the problem more easily than before. The tools have many amazing features that provide the users an opportunity to resolve a wide range of issues. Before introducing the File Doctor, there were two tools that helped the user to fix the errors are- QuickBooks network connectivity diagnostic tool and QuickBooks Company file diagnostic tool.

Errors That Can Be Resolved Using QuickBooks File Doctor

Unable to open company file	Error -6150
Error 6000 -82	QuickBooks Error -6000 -305
QuickBooks Error -6000 -301	Error code -6147
QuickBooks Error -6130 or 6150	Missed or blank lists for customer, vendor or employees
Damaged company file

Advantages of QuickBooks File Doctor

• QuickBooks File Doctor can assist you in resolving the network issue.
• If you’ve misplaced some data, the file doctor can assist you in resolving the issue.
• The QuickBooks File Doctor can easily fix errors like the QuickBooks 6000 series.
• Users who are experiencing H101, H202, H303, or H505 issues can also utilise the software to fix the issue on their computer.
• This tool will also provide you access to a company file located on another system.

Important Points About File Doctor

• If you already have QuickBooks File Doctor installed, you must first uninstall the previous version.
• It is suggested that you use the external file doctor tool. QuickBooks 2015 is the most recent version.
• The File Doctor is compatible with all versions of QuickBooks and all Windows operating systems.
• The MAC version of QuickBooks does not support QuickBooks File Doctor.
• There are two forms of File Doctor: built-in File Doctor for QuickBooks 2016 and subsequent editions, and standalone File Doctor.

Use of QuickBooks File Doctor

1. To begin, uninstall the previous utility and then install the most recent version of QuickBooks File Doctor.
2. Go to the Intuit QuickBooks official website and download the QB File Doctor.
3. Press the “Run” button.
4. After you’ve downloaded the utility, double-click it and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. The installation will be completed by following the procedures listed above. Following the tool’s installation,
6. Look for the company file in the drop-down menu, select the browse option, and then navigate to the tool on your system.
7. Select the Check file damage only option.
8. Apply the basic fix by pressing on the Diagnosis file.
9. File Doctor will assist you with one of two options: 

• If you’re having trouble with the 6000 series, your company file is probably destroyed, and you may solve the problem by selecting the first option.
• The errors like H101, H202, H303, and H505 can also be resolved.

10. After that, select the Next button and type the Company File Admin Password.
11. To continue scanning and remedy the problem, choose one of the two alternatives.

• If you’re troubleshooting on a client’s PC, go with the Workstation option.
• To troubleshoot and diagnose the fault of QuickBooks client computer, which is the QB company folder, select the Server in case button.

12. If you’re working on the QuickBooks server, press Yes; if you’re working on the QB Workstation, press NO.
13. Wait for the diagnosis to finish before resolving any errors that may have occurred.
14. Close the QBFD tool once the operation is completed.

For Common File Doctor Errors

1. First of all, open the QuickBooks No Company Open tab.  
2. Hit on the File Option.
3. Go to the Utilities button and then tap the option Repair File and Network Problems.
4. The above steps will open the dialogue box and hit the OK button.
5. Now restart the software and provide it the administrator rights.
6. Hit the Yes button of the dialogue box.
7. Look for the wrench button and then click on it to access the QuickBooks File Doctor.
8. Hit on Continue to repair the error using the QuickBooks File Doctor.
9. Go to the Advanced Settings and choose the choice File.
10. The above step will then check if there are any issues or damaged files that are causing the problem in your PC.
11. Now hit on the Next button when the file needs to open.
12. Look for the problems that could be resolved by using File Doctor.

If File Doctor could not repair, then restore the Backup Damaged Files

1. Creating a backup of the damaged folders is very important before applying to File Doctor.
2. Then go to the QuickBooks and open it.
3. Select the window File.
4. Click on the option Open or Restore Company.
5. Choose the button and then hit on the Next.
6. Hit on the button Local Backup and then select Next.
7. Access the backup file .QBB.
8. The above steps will land you to a drop down list and then choose the location of the restoring files.
9. Enter the Name and then hit on Save As to the .QBW file entry.
10. Click Save to complete the process.

Final Words!

We have come to the end of the article. Hopefully, this article helped you to resolve the issues by using QuickBooks File Doctor. You can also take help from the support team of QuickBooks to guide you through it.