Don’t Panic! 3 Ways to Fix QuickBooks Error 6144 82?

If your network have been set up incorrectly, then you may face QuickBooks error 6144 82. The error appears when a user tries to run QuickBooks Desktop or open a company file. Fortunately, there is a simple solution to this error that one can implement by renaming .ND and .TLG files. These are the QuickBooks Network Data and Transaction Log files that contains crucial information about the transactions and configuration on Windows.  These files will be created automatically when you’ll re-scan the company file using QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Follow the complete article for in-depth details about the reasons that trigger error code 6144 in QuickBooks and quick solutions to rectify it in the shortest time possible.

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Why QuickBooks get affected with Error Code 6144 82?

Opening a company file in QuickBooks seems to be a simple operation, but several components works in the background simultaneously to help you open the company file in QuickBooks. If any of these supporting component or service start acting up due to a corruption or damage, QuickBooks start throwing error messages when you open the company file. To get a better picture of what might have triggered QuickBooks error code 6144 82, let’s have a look at the reasons listed below:

1. Damage in the QuickBooks installation files like .ND Network Data and .TLG Transaction Log file.
2. If the company file name exceeds the limit of 65 characters.
3. Company file has been moved to a different folder location.
4. General company file corruption and connectivity issues can also trigger 6144 series of errors in QuickBooks.

NOTE: If you are getting the error while accessing the company file stored on cloud storage, then you must consider moving it to the local storage of your workstation or the server. Experts also suggest to backup your company file before troubleshooting to avoid accidental data loss.

As you are now aware of the reasons that can cause QuickBooks error 6144 82, lets jump on to the troubleshooting methods to quickly diagnose the root causes of the error.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code -6144,82?

Note:– Your must Update QuickBooks Desktop before troubleshooting the error. Updating the QuickBooks Desktop ensures that your app is free from bugs and loop holes that cause errors to appear while use.

Solution 1: Rename .ND and .TLG Files in QuickBooks Installation Folder

As we have already discussed in the beginning of this article that corruption in the QuickBooks network data and transaction log file is one of the most prominent reason for getting error code 6144 82. Renaming these files will force QuickBooks to create new ones with no corruption which helps resolve the error.

1. Open your QuickBooks Desktop Software.
2. Press F2 Key to get the Product Information window.

   

3. Note down the location of the company file Under the File Information section.
4. Go to your company file folder using Windows file explorer.
5. Locate the files with .ND and .TLG. extensions having the same file name as your company file. For example :company_file.qbw.nd / company_file.qbw.tlg
   
   • • If you can’t see the file extensions, then you will first need to make some changes to the Windows Files and Folder settings.
     • Windows 7/8 Users – Click Organize from the top-left and select Folder and Search Options.

       

     • Move to the View tab and un-check “Hide extensions for known file type” option.
     • Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
     • Windows 10 Users – Simply click the View tab from the top and put a check-mark next to the “File name extensions” option.

       

     • Now you will be able to see the extensions of every file on your PC.
6. Rename each file by right-clicking the file and selecting ‘Rename’. Add OLD at the end of each file name. (For e.g. company_file.qbw.nd.OLD).

   

7. Now Open QuickBooks and try again to sign in to your company file.

If the error continues to bother you, follow the next troubleshooting method.

Solution 2: Rename Company File

As suggested by Intuit, you must keep the company file name under 65 characters and it must not have any special characters in the name. Make sure your company file name is not breaking the guidelines and if you suspect so, rename the company file and make the required changes to its name.

1. Using the Windows Explorer go to the QuickBooks company file folder that is usually located at C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company Files.
2. Right-click the company file with .QBW extension and select Rename.

   

3. Make the required changes and try to open the company file once again.

If you are still getting QuickBooks Desktop error 6144 82, then follow the next troubleshooting method.

Solution 3: Move the Company File to the Original QuickBooks Folder

When you run QuickBooks Database Server Manager, it scans the company file on the system and link it with QuickBooks by saving the path of the company file. In case, if the company file is moved to a different folder or device, then QuickBooks can’t connect with it and trigger errors like 6144 82. With this troubleshooting step we will move the company file to its original location and try to fix the error.

1. Open the QuickBooks Product Information windows by pressing the F2 key on your keyboard.
2. Take a note of the company file location which you can find under File Information section.
3. Now go to the company file folder location and check if the company file is saved there.
4. If you don’t see the company file in the original company file folder, then using the Windows search field at the top-right search .QBW.
5. Windows will display every file having .QBW extension.

   

6. Now copy the company file that you want to open and paste it in the company file folder.
7. Try to access the company file now and check if the error is resolved.

If you are still getting the error, then this could be a result of damage in the company file and network. You can use QuickBooks File Doctor to resolve common company file corruption and network damage.

With these steps, one can quickly fix the QuickBooks error 6144 82. If you still face any issue with your software you can try to restore the backup of the company file. In case, if you need the help to implement the troubleshooting steps mentioned in this article then talk to our experts by reaching us at (844)-888-4666. Our team will help you out with every possible solution.