Easy Techniques for Resolving QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error XXXXX XXXXX in QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks promises to be at the zenith of the accounting programs in prominence in the current era. But users have been coming across different types of issues or “errors” in the program. One noteworthy error which has been bothering many users is QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error XXXXX XXXXX. This error is indicative of different problems, and it is typically encountered when the user tries opening the accounting program or while opening Company file in QuickBooks.

Let us go through an overview of the error, its primary causes, and then shift our attention to the different solutions for fixing QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error XXXXX XXXXX in QuickBooks Desktop.

What is QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error?

QuickBooks Unrecoverable error subsumes a wide range of technical issues that manifest in the form of different error codes. The warning messages related to these error codes most of the time show up when the user tries opening the Company file or when launching the QuickBooks program. Some of the common types of Unrecoverable error codes are listed in the table below:

In addition to these errors, users may come across other error codes as well, but these have the same format.

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Different Scenarios in which QuickBooks Unrecoverable Errors can be encountered

Unrecoverable errors can be encountered in the following scenarios:

• When the user tries to open the Company file in QuickBooks
• When trying to print, email or save PDF in QuickBooks Desktop.
• While the user tries to run the Verify and Rebuild Data tool

• This issue can also be sometimes encountered when reconciling or accessing some previous reconciliation report
• Trying to import accounting changes
• Making attempts to write checks using QuickBooks Online Bill Pay.

In this discussion, our focus shall be on the resolution of QuickBooks unrecoverable error XXXXX XXXXX.

What are the causes of unrecoverable error XXXXX XXXXX in QuickBooks Desktop?

If you are searching for the appropriate troubleshooting method to get this error resolved, it is important to first get an idea of the causes leading to this issue. Some of the main contributors of QuickBooks unrecoverable errors are:

• QuickBooks updates are missing or the previous update was incomplete.
• Data pertaining to QuickBooks or Company files got damaged.
• Need of repair in the Program code.
• Windows is facing some technical issues that need to be addressed urgently

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How to troubleshoot QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error XXXXX XXXXX?

This particular unrecoverable error can be resolved as follows:

1^st Method: Trying to Open QuickBooks while all Windows are closed

• The initial step requires launching of QuickBooks Desktop and when the program is open, you can go on for No Company Open window.
• Here, make a choice for Company file and keep holding the Alt key soon after, followed by opening the file.
• As soon as the Company file opens, you can leave the Alt key immediately.
• This way, the unrecoverable error should be bypassed and the next time when you try to open QuickBooks, the error shouldn’t be showing up anymore.
• But if it doesn’t help, then try out the next method below.

2^nd Method: Using some other QuickBooks user

You should try to open QuickBooks as a different user as this can help in avoiding the unrecoverable error in the program. The steps are:

• At first, go on for Company option after opening QuickBooks, and when it is open, you can click on Set up Users and Passwords.
• Here, you need to go for the option to Set up users.
• If you are an Enterprise user, you need to go for the Company option, and after that, make a move to Users, followed by clicking on Set up users and Roles.
• Here, you will need to opt for Add user option.
• The next step is to enter the username and password and then click on Next.
• Then you can click on Finish.
• Head for the File tab now and choose the option to Close Company.
• You can now sign in with the credentials and check if the unrecoverable error is no more showing up.

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3rd Method: Creation of Sample Company file

Creating a sample company file can be used as a confirmatory measure to verify if the issue actually related to the Company file or there is some other cause behind the occurrence of QuickBooks unrecoverable error. If the sample file opens fine, then it is the specific Company file which is facing the issue. Consequently, resolution becomes easy as the source of the error is identified. The steps for creating a sample company file include the following steps:

• The first step requires pressing and holding the Ctrl key.
• You can soon after open QuickBooks and keep holding the Ctrl key till the No Company Open Window unveils.
• As the window appears, you need to click on the option to Open a sample file and go for the selection of any random file from the list of the sample files.

• If no error occurs, you need to restore the backup of the particular Company file which is facing the QuickBooks unrecoverable error.

4^th Method: Changing the location of the Company file

One other approach to fix unrecoverable error XXXXX XXXXX in QuickBooks is to alter the location of the Company file and move it to Desktop. It is suggested to make a separate folder named “QBTEST” and then paste the Company file in that folder. The steps below shall guide you:

• You need to first minimize all the active Windows and then on the Desktop, right-click and choose New Folder.
• It is recommended to rename this folder as “QBTEST” to avoid any confusion related to the later identification of the Company file.
• When the folder is successfully created, the subsequent step is to go to the original Company file folder and copy the particular Company file from its source location and paste in the “QBTEST” folder.

• You can now launch QuickBooks and then open the Company file from the QBTEST folder, instead of opening it from its source location.

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5^th Method: Run Quick Fix My Program

One major respite offered by Intuit for its QuickBooks users is the QuickBooks Tool Hub, which is a repository of different tools to fix the diversified issues encountered in the accounting program. One marvelous tool is the “Quick Fix My Program” tool. This tool can be used for fixing unrecoverable error in QuickBooks and the steps for using it are given as under:

• You need to first open your web browser and go to the official website of Intuit. From here, you need to install QuickBooks Tool Hub upon downloading it.
• After a successful installation of the program, you can run it and then go for Program Problems tab, and then the next step is to choose “Quick Fix My Program”.
• Let the tool take its time to identify and troubleshoot the error.
• Once all the processes are done, you can re-run QuickBooks and then try opening the Company file to check if QuickBooks Unrecoverable error XXXXX XXXXX has been resolved.

Winding Up!

Unrecoverable errors in QuickBooks can come up in different forms and can assume different manifestations. In this particular blog, we addressed a common unrecoverable error, “QuickBooks Unrecoverable error XXXXX XXXXX”. If you are having any issues while implementing the troubleshooting steps mentioned under different methods, you can call our team of certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors to get all your queries addressed. You can call us at +1-844-926-4607 or else reach us through the Live Chat.

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