We all know how crucial data files are for any business, and so is the case with QuickBooks users. There can be times when users can encounter issues with their data files in QuickBooks, and the data can go missing. This can lead to the QuickBooks data disappeared issue on your screen, which can cause inconvenience for the users. In this article, we will help you retrieve lost QuickBooks data with the help of some easy solutions.
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Common Reasons why you are getting the QuickBooks Data Lost Issue
If your QuickBooks data missing, the following possible scenarios might be responsible –
You have recently updated your QBW company file to a higher version in QuickBooks.
The QuickBooks Desktop update process went wrong, or the updates were not completely installed.
There are multiple instances of the same company file on your QB Desktop.
The QuickBooks database files are corrupted, or the files might be damaged/missing.
Windows firewall is causing an obstruction, which is preventing QuickBooks from accessing the data file.
Solution to Successfully Recover Lost QuickBooks Data
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You can perform the QuickBooks data recovery process with the QuickBooks auto data recovery tool by performing the following the step –
Step – Use the TLG and QBW.Adr File in the Original Format to Restore QB Data
You can recover all the missing QuickBooks data by using the TLG and ADR files and accessing the QuickBooks file recovery tool.
Make a new QBTEST folder and open the folder where the company file is saved to copy the corresponding TLG file and paste it into it.
Look for the .TLG file in the company file’s folder with the same name as the company file and show file extensions as follows:
Open the Windows Explorer and click on Organize to choose Folder and Search Options and unmark the Hide Extensions for known file types option.
Click Apply and open the QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery tool, which you will find in the same location as that of the company file.
Copy the .QBW.adr file and paste it to the QBTest folder, and right-click the .QBW.adr file from the QBTest folder to select Rename, and delete .adr present at the end of the file.
Open the company file that is saved on your QBTest folder and use your account register to verify all transactions are there.
Now, Run the QuickBooks Verify Data Utility to ensure the integrity of this company file from the File menu by hitting the Utilities option and selecting the Verify Data option.
If this copy of the company file is fine, move the damaged company file to a different location.
Conclusion
You can eliminate the QuickBooks data disappeared issue by using the steps provided in this blog. If there are errors in the retrieval process, you can call us at +1-855-948-3646 to get assistance from our QB technicians.
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