How to Solve QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working Error?

In order to diagnose and address issues in QuickBooks, a program called QuickBooks File Doctor is usually conformed to by the users. However, while using the tool to fix the network and company file issues, users may face QuickBooks File Doctor is not working error. The current blog shall visit the various causes leading to the error and the multiple approaches to resolve it.

Causes Behind QuickBooks File Doctor Is Not Working Error

• QB File Doctor Tool files got corrupted.

• Malware or a virus damaging the Company file or QB Tool Hub file.

• The installation of QuickBooks Tool Hub  was incomplete.

How can I Fix QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working Error?

Solution 1: Run QB File Doctor Manually

• Run QuickBooks until the No Company Open window appears.

• After choosing "File," go to "Utilities."

• Click on 'Repair File and Network Problems.'

• Click "ok" in the dialogue box that appears on the screen.

• The software will now restart with administrator privileges.

• Select 'Yes'.

• Run the QuickBooks File Doctor, and then hit on "Continue."

• Allow QuickBooks File Doctor to repair the file by logging in to the file.

• Advance to "File" in the "Advanced Settings”.

• Hit on 'Next' and then click on 'open'.

• Check the file for any necessary repairs.

Solution 2: Restoration of the Company file Backup

• Create a backup of the Company files.

• Click on the File tab kin QuickBooks.

• Hit on Open or Restore Company.

• Click on Open or Restore a Backup Copy, and then hit on Next.

• Opt for Local Backup and hit on Next.

• Click on the option to Browse the backup file.

• Click on Ok

• Hit Next.

• A Save In drop-down menu appears, and choose the location to save the file.

• Type the name in the Name field and the *.QBW file extension in the Save As field.

• To culminate, click on Save.

Solution 3: Use Auto Data Recovery

QuickBooks files can be automatically diagnosed for any errors by the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery feature. The Auto Data Recovery Folder (ADR) later creates a backup of the scanned files. Furthermore, restoring the most recent backup from ADR is simple. 

Solution 4: Turn off the Hosting Mode

• Click on "Web and Email Protection" on the antivirus page.

• Navigate to "Firewall" and then hit on "Ports and System Services."

• Click on "Add button."

• Enter "eMule" in the Services name field.

• Enter the TCP data in Local TCP/IP ports.

• Under Local UDP Port, enter the TCP data for the QuickBooks application.

• Click on 'All PCs' under 'Open ports.'

• Hit on 'Save.'