Summary: Learn about the possible reasons causing QuickBooks error 61 and some of the most effective solutions to fix the QB error. If you're having problem accessing your company file, try using a specialized QuickBooks repair software to repair and restore the file.
QuickBooks error 61 is usually caused by malfunctioning hardware or corrupted file and when the software experiences issues with Windows registry or .NET framework.
The error shows up when a user sends or receives data from QuickBooks®. It may also appear while performing QuickBooks® tasks such as refreshing, downloading, printing, expelling, or opening an account, etc. on a Windows PC.
Before you start troubleshooting QuickBooks error 61, take backup of QuickBooks® data file. Although the solutions and fixes discussed in the post are safe to resolve the error, it’s always better to have a backup for those ‘just in case’ scenarios.
You may use Windows Defender or any trusted third-party antivirus or antimalware protection to run a deep scan. The scan will quarantine the threat and help to fix the error. If the malware or virus stays in the system, the fix will be temporary and QuickBooks® error 61 may appear again.
Check and install the latest available updates. Software updates may fix the bugs and bring features that may help fix the error 61.
To install updates
TIP: Always check and update QuickBooks® after installing major operating system updates to avoid conflicts and errors.
To clean registry, install a registry cleaner app such as CCleaner. Install and open the CCleaner app on your PC and follow these steps to remove undeleted registry files, which may fix error 61 in QuickBooks®.
To reinstall and repair the .NET framework, follow these steps:
To restore QuickBooks® company file, you need a local backup that you may have created earlier. If not, skip to the next solution.
If none of the solutions works and fixes the error 61, you can use Stellar Repair for QuickBooks® Software. The QuickBooks Repair Software uses advanced algorithms, which repairs the damaged QuickBooks® file of any size or extent of corruption.
QuickBooks® is a mission-critical software for any organization. Failure of this accounting software due to hardware or software errors can have a severe impact on the business and organization. This blog explains why the QuickBooks® error 61 appears, its causes, and effective troubleshooting solutions to fix the error.
But if the error 61 isn’t fixed by applying various fixes, it indicates severe corruption in QuickBooks®. You can use Stellar Repair for QuickBooks® Software to repair the corrupt files and recovers all components of .QBW file.
Ravi Singh is a Senior Writer at Stellar®. He is an expert Tech Explainer, IoT enthusiast, and a passionate nerd with over 6 years of experience in technical writing. He writes about Data Recovery, File Repair, Email Migration, Linux, Windows, Mac, and DIY Tech. Ravi spends most of his weekends working with IoT devices and playing games on the Xbox. He is also a solo traveler who loves hiking and exploring new trails.
