Unable to Open QuickBooks Company File? Let’s Fix It With Us

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QuickBooks has established itself as a prominent accounting software in the finance industry. The leading accounting software uses the company files to store all your relevant data. These data files must be accessed quickly. However, sometimes, when users try to open a company file, it might not open. Instead of accessing the company file, your screen will start showing QuickBooks can't find the company file issue. You might face a different warning message, saying, "An error has occurred while opening the company file. Please try later on." If you are the one who is facing the QuickBooks error code cant find company file issue, read this blog completely.  

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Reasons Responsible for Facing QuickBooks Can't Find Company File Issue

QuickBooks plays an important role in storing your business' financial information. You might not be able to open the company file due to plenty of reasons. The most provoking reasons responsible for why can't QuickBooks find company files are:

    • You are using the wrong method to open the QuickBooks company file.
    • QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted.
    • You are using the incorrect version of QuickBooks to open the company file.
    • Another user has already opened the file on the shared network.
    • The file is located on the remote server, and your internet connection is slow.
Exclusive Troubleshooting solutions for QuickBooks error code can't find company file issues.

There are a few solutions to resolve this unique error in QuickBooks. Below, we have mentioned all possible solutions to this error.

Solution 1: Move the Company File to the Local Storage

In case your company file is stored on an external storage device, then there is a possibility that the application is unable to access it, and QuickBooks will start displaying the "QuickBooks error code can't find company file" issue. Follow the instructions below to move the company file to the local storage of your system:

    • Plug the external device that stores the company file in your system.
    • Now, open the external storage device and copy the company file.
    • Paste the company file to the desktop of your system.
    • Now, open "No Company File Window" in QuickBooks application.
    • Select the open/restore company file option and select the company file you pasted on the desktop.
    • Hopefully, it will resolve the error. If not, try to resolve the issue using the next solution.

Solution 2: Open the Company File Using the Right QuickBooks Version

Open the same version of QuickBooks that you used to open the company file last time. In case you are unaware of the version, follow the below-mentioned steps:
    • Locate the company file that you wish to open.
    • Now, right-click on the company file and select the properties option.
    • Now, in the properties window, click on the QuickBooks tab.
    • A dialogue box will appear showing the previously used version.
    • Now, open the company file using the same QuickBooks version.

Solution 3: Stop Using Multi-User Mode

Ensure that only one user can access the company file in the multi-user environment. If multiple users are using it, follow the steps below to turn off the hosting on the other PC.
    • Open QuickBooks software and click on the file menu.
    • Then, choose the utility option and pick the "stop hosting multi-user access" option.

Final Verdict

If you are unable to open the QuickBooks company file, then there are chances that the data file is damaged or corrupted. You can easily fix the issue by implementing the steps mentioned in this blog. If none of the solution works for you, then you can call our experts on our customer support number.