How do I chuck out QuickBooks Error 6147?

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What is QuickBooks Error 6147

How to Fix Error 6147 in QuickBooks?

• Resolution 1: Use QuickBooks File Doctor
• Resolution 2: Modify your Backup File Location
• Resolution 3: Configure “Trend Micro Active Scan” Settings
• Resolution 4: Fix your .ND & .TLG files
• Resolution 5: Rename your ADR file to the main QuickBooks Company File

What is QuickBooks Error 6147?

A frequently occurring technical issue, QuickBooks Error 6147 is a common problem which you face while opening a company file or backup file. It is a series of QB error 6000. Multiple reasons lead to this error: 6147, but you must find out the root cause of this error code. Some of which includes:

• Unable to access the company file if it is damaged or corrupt
• Use your network drive to restore the QuickBook backup file.
• If your backup file name is beyond 210 characters.
• A corrupt application download can lead to QuickBooks error-6147
• Windows registry is corrupt

How to Fix Error 6147 in QuickBooks?

(Note: Before implementing troubleshooting, make sure that QuickBooks is updated to the latest maintenance release.)

Resolution 1: Use QuickBooks File Doctor 

QuickBooks File Doctor tool can find typical issues in QuickBooks company files and then fix them. You will have to download and install the tool. After installation ends, run the tool for fixing the problem.

Resolution 2: Modify your Backup File Location

Initially, ascertain that hosting is not activated on your system. Then, save a backup file copy in another location on your PC.

1. Run QuickBooks and select the File menu to choose Utilities
2. Turn on the Stop Hosting Multi-User.
3. Disable Multi-User Hosting and tap on Yes.
4. Click Yes when your company file gets closed and restore the backup file.

Resolution 3: Configure “Trend Micro Active Scan” Settings

1. Find the company file location and press the Ctrl key with double click on QuickBooks simultaneously
2. Run the application and open the “No Company Open” window to start the company file
3. Open the Trend Micro Active Scan and then click on the folder having the company file and add it to the exception.

Resolution 4: Fix your .ND & .TLG files

.ND and.TLG files are the vital network configuration files that run company files in multi-user mode. Renaming your files can fix these files.

1. Navigate to the folder with the company file and then open it
2. Locate the files with.TLG and.ND extensions in yours. QBW file
3. Double-click on the files and add old after both the file name
   1. .ND old
   2. .TLG old

Resolution 5: Rename your ADR file to the main QuickBooks Company File

1. Go to the folder that has the QuickBooks company file
2. Locate QuickBooks.ADR folder and find the recent ADR file.
3. Right-click and rename it to. QBW