Error 6177 in QuickBooks mostly shows up when the user is unable to open his/her company file. This error not only prevents users from accessing their important files but may lead to some serious ramifications too. We shall be trying out the different troubleshooting methods to fix Error 6177 in QuickBooks desktop.
Main causes for Error 6177 in QuickBooks
- There may have been recent unwarranted modifications made to QuickBooks.
- A corrupt company file is another cause of this error.
- An accidental deletion of QuickBooks files may spark this error.
Steps to take for annihilating QuickBooks Error 6177, 0
Following are the DIY methods to rectify the QuickBooks error message 6177 0:
Step 1: Reset Multi-User Mode
- Run QuickBooks desktop.
- Select Utilities from the File menu.
- Click on the option to Stop Hosting Multiple User Access option.
- Then click Yes to confirm.
- After that, shut down QuickBooks.
- Open QuickBooks once more, and then again head to Utilities in the File menu.
- Next, choose the option to Host Multi-User Access option.
- Try to open the company files again to confirm that Error 6177 in QuickBooks has been fixed.
Step 2: Update QuickBooks
- Right-click the QuickBooks icon.
- Click on Run as administrator option.
- When QuickBooks opens, select the option to Update QuickBooks Desktop from the Help menu.
- Click the Mark All button on the Options tab, then click Save.
- Next, select the Update Now tab and press the Reset Update checkbox.
- Click Get Updates to begin the download.
- Install the updates by closing and restarting QuickBooks Desktop.
