How to Fix QuickBooks Pro Error Code 6147?

While trying to restore a backup, quickbooks stops and shows the Error code 6147. How do I fix it?

Asked on January 16, 2019 in QuickBooks Pro.
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At times when you receive an error in QuickBooks, it is very irritating and annoying. QuickBooks error 6147 is one of the 6000 series errors, Error Code 6147 occur when restoring a company file (.QBW) from a backup file. Let’s discuss the causes and resolution of the error.

 Signs of QuickBooks Error 6147

  1. When the active windows programs crash with the error code 6147
  2. PC frequently crashes with Error 6147 when running the same program.
  3. QuickBooks error 6147 Displayed
  4. Mouse and keyboard respond slowly.
  5. Your computer may freezes for a few seconds while working on the application.

QuickBooks Error Code 6147 can appear while working on the QuickBooks, system update or shutting down windows. The user has to keep track of all the activities at what time this error coming. That will help in troubleshooting steps, we can ignore multiple unnecessary tasks and will save lots of time.

Causes of QuickBooks Error 6147 

  1. Corrupt setup file
  2. QuickBooks Incomplete installation.
  3. Due to recent changes in QuickBooks- related programs windows registry get damaged
  4. Windows system files corrupted due to virus and malware infection on the computer which is related to QuickBooks anyhow.
  5. Mistakenly QuickBooks related files deleted because of the infection

While login into company file or creating new company file user get QuickBooks Error code 6147 usually. So it becomes very import to check all possible reasons to prevent it from occurring it again. In this situation, QuickBooks disconnected from the actual location where the company file is located. Your system, where QuickBooks is installed cannot sync with the server computer. Here you should look for reliable technical support for QuickBooks so that you can have an instant solution.

How to Fix QuickBooks error code 6147

1. Diagnose the system error: Run a complete diagnostic on the computer to make sure there is nothing wrong in components. If all components are running fine you can try to open QuickBooks and see if it is working now.

2. Run QuickBooks file Doctor: Download QuickBooks File Doctor and install on your local computer. Scan your company file in the QuickBooks File Doctor, it will diagnose the issue on company file and QuickBooks software.

3. Repair QuickBooks: Close all QuickBooks related service by using the task manager and then go to control panel and open the program and feature, under the program and features select QuickBooks and click on repair. After performing this step reboot your computer and check if your software is up to date and then try to open QuickBooks again.

4. Rename .ND and .TLG files: If you are still facing the same concern or QuickBooks file doctor is unable to resolve the problem then Rename the .ND and .TLG file to fix the company damaged data files.

  • Firstly open up the folder that contains your company file whether it could be in the server or in the local computer.
  • Find the documents files with the same file name as your company files with extensions .ND and .TLG under the company file folder.
  • Now Right-click each file and select Rename, while renaming add word OLDat the end of each file name.

After performing all these steps if you still have the same concern or some other issues in QuickBooks we will recommend to call our QuickBooks support number at +1-855-875-1223. With the team of experienced pro advisor staff, we believe in serving our customers with the best of our services. We assure them to get the best help and suitable solution for the error and issues you are facing.

Answered on February 15, 2019.

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