Summary: Have you encountered QuickBooks unrecoverable error? Read the blog to know what to do when QuickBooks throws an unrecoverable error while attempting to open a file. Also, learn about the options to avoid the problem or fix it. If you're unable to access the QuickBooks data file due to unrecoverable errors, use Stellar Repair for QuickBooks® Software to restore the data file. You can repair a file and preview its data by downloading the software demo version from the link below.
At times, when opening your QuickBooks application or working in QuickBooks Desktop, the application may crash and throws unrecoverable errors. Here is a screenshot of how QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error message looks like:
Where XXX is one of 50 randomly-generated error codes
Check out the infographics below to have a quick look at the methods to fix the QuickBooks unrecoverable error.
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One of the most tried-and-tested methods of avoiding this problem is to stop the application from opening all windows at start-up:
Note: When the application launches, remember to close all windows or simply click ‘Close all windows’ from within the application before exiting.
If you are still unable to open your company file without facing the error, try opening a sample file as follows:
Note: If the application prompts you to initiate a restore/update operation, click on ‘OK’. If the sample file opens without any error, the company file that is throwing the error might be damaged or corrupted.
Changing the location of the company file you wish to open is also an option you could try. The reason why this solution works is the limitation on the storage path of the file. Perform the following steps to change the location of your QuickBooks file:
Note: If this doesn’t work, the QuickBooks company file may be damaged.
Restore the company file using the Auto Data Recovery option.
If all the above options fail, try troubleshooting the QuickBooks application.
The QuickBooks 2012 R14 service pack allows you to fix all unrecoverable file errors. To update your QuickBooks installation with this service pack, perform the following steps:
If none of the above methods is able to resolve the error, it is indicative of the fact that your QuickBooks company file has been severely damaged/corrupted. To repair it and extract all vital data from it, you’ll need a professional QuickBooks repair software.
In our opinion, Stellar Repair for QuickBooks® Software is an extremely competent product to accomplish this task. The tool repairs severely damaged or corrupted QuickBooks data files (QBW) without hampering the file components. Further, it recovers all information of Customers, Company, Vendors, and Employees saved in QBW files.
One of the above-mentioned fixes should surely eliminate the QuickBooks unrecoverable error. However, if you’re still facing it, you might want to try reaching out to the QuickBooks support team for further help.
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