QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working: Easy Troubleshooting Methods

QuickBooks users are fully aware that many technical errors can stop them from accessing the desired company file on the computer. Fortunately, they have the ‘QuickBooks File Doctor’ utility saved within the ‘QuickBooks Tool Hub’ application to repair the company file.

The ‘QB File Doctor’ utility is also capable of tackling various network problems. However, sometimes, this utility cannot function correctly on the system, thereby preventing the user from repairing the company file.

There is a separate name called ‘QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working’ for this troublesome technical problem & the present blog will provide you with reliable methods to overcome this issue.

Are you constantly encountering the ‘QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working’ problem? You can dial +1-855-738-2784 to obtain help from our QB Specialists Team.

QuickBooks File Doctor Has Stopped Working: Top Technical Reasons

You can encounter the ‘QuickBooks File Doctor Has Stopped Working’ problem due to the reasons listed below:

1. Not meeting the relevant system requirements can prevent the successful operation of ‘QB File Doctor’ on the computer.
2. If you don’t have a fully updated edition of ‘QB File Doctor’ on your system, this problem will arise.

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Easiest Methods to Overcome the ‘QB File Doctor Cannot Function’ Problem

You can tackle the ‘QB File Doctor Cannot Function’ problem through various methods given here:

Method 1: Follow the step-wise manual procedure to access the ‘QB File Doctor’ utility to repair the data file

1. Instantly, after gaining the QB application window on the screen, you shall approach the ‘Utilities’ tab under the ‘File’ menu so that you can effectively tap the ‘Repair Files and Network Problems’ icon.
2. Next, click the ‘OK’ option to immediately re-launch the QB Desktop application window with complete admin rights on the computer.
3. After that, access the ‘QB File Doctor’ utility by tapping the ‘OK’ button & precisely log into the desired company file by hitting the ‘Continue’ button shown on the screen.
4. Thereafter, the ‘QB File Doctor’ utility shall promptly repair the entire company file present on the computer & you must move back to the ‘File’ icon indicated under the ‘Advanced Settings’ menu as soon as the repair process is finished.
5. In the final step, you can precisely launch the relevant QB Company file on your computer to verify that all the data issues are resolved.

Method 2: Obtain the restored version of the backup company file (‘.QBB’) on your computer & repair the restored company file (‘.QBW’)

1. Simply reach the ‘File’ menu available on the QB application window & correctly choose the ‘Open or Restore Company’ tab, after which you shall have to strike the ‘Restore a backup copy’ icon.
2. Next, easily hit the ‘Local Backup’ button & instantly select the backup company file from its relevant location, following which you must also choose a suitable folder to save the restored company file.
3. At this step, you must tap the ‘Save’ button to save the restored company file within the relevant folder, following which you can repair the same company file using the ‘QB File Doctor’ utility.

The methods mentioned above are well-suited to completely exterminate the ‘QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working’ problem. If you need more help, you should dial +1-855-738-2784 to contact our QB Specialists Team.

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