Procedures To Get Rid Of QuickBooks Error 6177

Several QuickBooks users while attempting to open their company file(s) in QuickBooks are being obstructed by QuickBooks error code 6177. Error 6177 is a common technical issue that occurs while running the QuickBooks application, particularly, while opening the company files. Because of this error, users are unable to access the crucial financial data contained in the company files. We will go over all the aspects related to this error, and will also unravel effective ways to fix QuickBooks Error 6177.

What Causes QuickBooks Error 6177?

• QuickBooks has not been updated.

• A damaged company file may also lead to QuickBooks Error 6177.

• Either the company file or the path of the file might be broken.

• Accidental removal of QuickBooks files.

Solutions For The Fixation of QuickBooks Error 6177

Solution 1: Resetting Multi-User Mode

• Run the QuickBooks software on your server system.

• Now, go to Utilities under the File menu.

• After that, click on the option to Stop Hosting Multiple User Access, then click Yes to confirm.

• From the File menu, choose the option to Quit QuickBooks.

• At this point, run QuickBooks again without opening your company file.

• Move your mouse over Utilities in the File menu.

• After that, pick the option to Host Multi-User Access and tap on Yes.

• Now, try opening your company files to make sure that QuickBooks Error 6177 is not occurring.

Solution 2: Updating QuickBooks

• Close QuickBooks initially.

• Now, press the Start button.

• Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon and then click on the option to Run as Administrator.

• You need to ensure that your screen shouldn't have any open company files. 

• Now, advance to the Help menu and choose the option to Update QuickBooks Desktop.

• Choose the Mark All option in the Options tab, and then click on Save.

• Now, go to the Update Now tab and check the box next to Reset Update.

• Click Get Updates to begin downloading the updates.

• Close QuickBooks Desktop and then open it again after the update is done. Tap on Yes to install the downloaded updates.

• Now, try accessing the company files again.

Solution 3: Moving the Company File

• Go to the Windows start button from the workstation or the server system.

• Now, open the QuickBooks folder. If you can't find where the QuickBooks files, just open QuickBooks and press the F2 key. Observe the Product Information Window to check the location of the QuickBooks folder.

• Once you are within the QuickBooks folder, look for the company file ending with the .QBW extension.

• The next step requires moving your company file(s), to another location (preferably the Desktop)

• You can now access the company files from here after opening QuickBooks. If the error still occurs, move on to the next solution.

Solution 4: Portable Company File creation

• Open QuickBooks Desktop on the computer where you moved your company file.

• Choose the option to Restore or Open an Existing Company.

• Find the file you moved to your desktop and open it (in the previous solution).

• Choose the option to Quit QuickBooks from the File menu. Then, start-up QuickBooks again.

• Now, go to the File menu and choose Open Company or Restore Company.

• When you choose to Restore a portable file, press Next.

• Find the portable company file and open it.

• Choose the drive from which you moved the file to get it back to where it was originally stored.

• Click on Save. At this time, the file should be back on the server.

• Now, try opening the file upon running QuickBooks.

Solution 5: Correct the file path.

• To open File Explorer for the first time, press the Windows and E keys together.

• Use File Explorer to look for your QuickBooks folder.

• Look for the file whose name ends with ".ND." (.ND extension refers to the Network files)

• When you right-click on the ND file, choose the Delete option.

• If QuickBooks Database Server Manager isn't already on your computer, download it and set it up.

• Now, tap the Windows Start button on your server computer.

• Open the QuickBooks Database Server Manager from the Start menu.

• Choose the folder that contains the company files.

• Click on the Scan Now option.

• When the scan is done, make an exit from this program.