QuickBooks Error 6177 0

One such technical error which leads to the malfunctioning of the program is “QuickBooks Error 6177 0” when you open QuickBooks Desktop. QuickBooks is one of the best accounting software to work with but under certain situations, it too crashes.

What’s mean QuickBooks Error 6177 0

You will come across this error when you are trying to open QuickBooks Desktop or open any company file. This error leaves your software prone to other QB errors like Error Code 6190, error code -6180, etc. you will receive the following error message.

“QuickBooks Error  6177 0: QuickBooks is attempting to open this Company file.”

Causes QuickBooks Error 6177 0- Cannot use the path

You will come across this error when you try to open the Company file but make sure to open this file on the system where the file is actually located.

• Transferring a company file from one system to another may cause this error.
• Malware or viruses damaging the software.
• Firewall or any antivirus installed in your system hampering your QuickBooks solutions.

Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error 6177 0

Here are solutions mentioned below that will resolve your QuickBooks error 6177 0.

Method 1: QuickBooks Diagnostic Tool

• Start your workstation and login into this system as the “System Administrator”.
• Browse for the company file in your C drive.
• Go to “Properties” and select the “Security Window”.
• Select the number of users and give them complete access. (This step is to be followed manually).
• Go to the “Advanced” button and click on the “Owners Tab”.
• You can now change the name of the admin user.
• Press the “OK” option and close the security settings window as well as the properties window.
• Check for your system’s internet speed and download “QuickBooks installation Diagnostic Tool”.

Warning: Before downloading the software, make sure that you have your antivirus enabled. Because we have received many complaints of the software being infected.

• Enter your email address and click on the check box stating the “I Agree” option on the terms and conditions page.
• Save this tool on your workstation’s local desktop.
• Double-click on it and run it in your system.
• Go to the “All Programs” menu and click on the option “QB diagnostic tool”.
• Browse for a company file and then select the “Test Connectivity” option.
• If your file is opening then your error is resolved.

Method 2: Moving Files

• Moving the file from the server to the local C drive in your workstation
• Start your PC and log in to the workstation as “System Administrator”.
• Browse for company files in QuickBooks from the C drive in your workstation.
• In your C drive, create and save a portable file.
• Close this company file.
• Restore this newly created portable file from the C drive and save it to your server.
• Close these company files in your QuickBooks software.
• Now, open this company file from the server directly.

Method 3: Another Method

• Reboot the server and workstations.
• Ensure all computers in your QuickBooks installation are running the latest version and release of QuickBooks software.
• Delete the QuickBooks network data file (.nd) and re-configure the server.