QuickBooks is a popular accounting software used by business owners to manage their business. Like any software, it can sometimes have errors and issues, and one of the common errors is QuickBooks Error Code 6144 82. This error usually pops up when trying to open a company file used by a different application. This article aims to provide step-by-step instructions to fix this error.
Signs and Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6144 82
This error can cause any open application to crash.
Your system might crash while running the same program with this error.
You might see a message that says "Error 6144 82: QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
The performance of Windows might slow down, and it may respond late to commands.
Your computer may freeze multiple times due to this error.
Possible Causes Behind to the QuickBooks Error 6144 82
Incomplete download or improper installation of QuickBooks.
Corruption in the registry resulting from the installation or uninstallation of any program.
Your computer may have malware or a virus.
The malicious software may have removed some of the important QuickBooks or Windows files.
Some other computer program may have deleted some important QuickBooks or Windows files.
Damage to the hard disk or RAM of your computer could have caused loss of data and files.
A recent change in network settings could have triggered the error.
Methods to fix QuickBooks Desktop Error 6144 82
Checkout the following methods to resolve the error code 6144 82 from your QuickBooks desktop:
Method 1: Rename .ND and .TLG Files in QuickBooks Installation Folder
If QuickBooks shows Error Code -6144, -82, one possible cause may be corruption in the QuickBooks network data and transaction log file. Renaming these files can help resolve this issue.
In the QuickBooks Desktop Software, press F2 to open the Product Information window.
Note down the location of the company file under the File Information section.
Use Windows File Explorer to go to your company file folder.
Find the files with .ND and .TLG. extensions, with the same file name as your company file. For example: company_file.qbw.nd / company_file.qbw.tlg.
If you can't see file extensions, adjust Windows files and folder settings by clicking Organize, selecting Folder and Search Options, moving to the View tab, and unchecking "Hide extensions for known file type" option.
Windows 10 users can simply click the View tab and put a checkmark next to "File name extensions" option.
Rename each file by right-clicking and selecting 'Rename.'
Add .OLD at the end of each file name (e.g. company_file.qbw.nd.OLD).
Open QuickBooks and try to sign into your company file again.
Method 2: Rename Company File
To do so, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the QuickBooks company file folder, which is usually located at C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files.
Right-click on the company file with a .QBW extension and select 'Rename'.
Make the required changes to the name and try to open the company file again.
If you're still getting QuickBooks Desktop error 6144 82, move on to the next troubleshooting method.
Method 3: Move the Company File to the Original QuickBooks Folder
To fix this, open the QuickBooks Product Information window by pressing F2 key.
Note the company file location under File Information.
Check if the company file is saved in the original company file folder location.
If it's not there, use the Windows search field to search for files with .QBW extension
Copy the company file you want to open.
Paste it in the company file folder. Try to access the company file again to see if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Set up user permissions
Open the QuickBooks app and go to the Company tab to search for Users.
Choose 'Set up Users and Roles' and enter your password to access the data.
Select a username from the users' list.
Change the role based on your specification.
Conclusion
If you're still getting the QuickBooks Error message 6144 82, it could be due to damage in the company file and network. If you're still having some other issues with your software, you can try restoring a backup of the company file.
However, if you need help in implementing the troubleshooting steps mentioned in this article, you can reach our to our 24/7 QuickBooks error support experts at 1-800-615-2347.
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