QuickBooks file doctor tool has been a savior for you when it comes to different QuickBooks errors. It is an application that is integrated with QuickBooks known as QuickBooks file doctor. Shunning off the error using the QuickBooks file doctor tool if quite easy, but at times, you might face issues with QuickBooks file doctor itself. One such issue is the QuickBooks file doctor not working issue. This simply indicates that the file has been corrupted and to fix this issue requires to fix the QBW file. In today’s segment, we will be talking about fixing the QuickBooks file doctor not working issue. Thus, make sure to stick around this segment till the end. Or reach out to our tech professionals using our dedicated support team at +1-800-615-2347.
Why does Such an Error Appear?
Here are a few of the major causes behind the QuickBooks file doctor tool not working issue. Let us have a look:
- When accessing the incorporated files, you can face the following issue
- Moreover, in case you were trying to restore or update the company file but failed to do so, then it can end up in such an error
- Moreover, in case the installation of the file doctor tool is incomplete
- Or at the time of upgrading the old version of the company files over a network
- You can also face similar errors if the files are damaged or corrupted
You might see the following error messages when such an error occurs:
| QuickBooks File Doctor won’t Open | QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working |
| QuickBooks File Doctor Hangs | QuickBooks File Doctor Hosting Mode Is Off |
| QuickBooks File Doctor Blank | QuickBooks File Doctor .net Framework |
| QuickBooks File Doctor Not Responding | QBFD.msi error in QuickBooks |
| QuickBooks File Doctor File In Use | QuickBooks File Doctor Fails |
| QuickBooks File Doctor Has Stopped Working | QB File Doctor Not Opening |
| What Are The Areas That QuickBooks File Doctor Can Fix | QuickBooks File Doctor Network Connectivity Greyed Out |
| Check Network Connectivity in QB File Doctor is grayed out | QuickBooks File Doctor Repairing Company File Login |
| QuickBooks File Doctor Stuck On Checking Connectivity | The QBFD is trying to access the company file |
Solutions to Fix QuickBooks File Doctor Not Working Issue
You can take the following measures to tackle the QuickBooks file doctor issue:
Solution 1: Launch QuickBooks File Doctor Manually
Well, if you are also facing such an error, then in that case you are suggested to launch the QuickBooks file doctor manually.
- Start off with launching the QuickBooks file doctor and wait till the screen pops up with no company open option
- Head to the files and utilities tab
- Also, click on repair file and network issues
- This will lead to the opening of the dialog box
- Hit the ok tab, after that, the application will be started by the tool with the rights of an admin. Click on the Yes tab
- To open QuickBooks file doctor, click the wrench icon
- Hit the Continue tab
- And also, enter the credentials and log into the file
- In this case, the QuickBooks file doctor will be able to repair the file.
- Select the file diagnosis only from the option of advanced settings
- Hit on the next tab
- Last but not least, open the file and check if the issue persists
Solution 2: Restoring the Backup of the Damaged Files
You need to perform the steps below, to fix the file doctor not working issue.
- You need to restore all the backups of the damaged file. This will assist you to replace the damaged file with one that has backup
- This can be done by launching QuickBooks and heading to the file and clicking on open or restore company
- Hit next tab
- Click on the local backup and hit next
- In the look in the drop-down menu box, head to the location of backup file
- Select the backup file with qbb extension and hit the open tab
- Click on next
- There will be a save in the drop-down menu and head to the place where you wish to restore a file
- Save the file with the name s desired. This will take as qbw
Just in case you are still facing such an error, then you can switch to another option:
- This option involves auto data recovery. When you create your file, QuickBooks will begin examining and analyzing it automatically. After the ADR is ensured that the file has no issues, this will save a copy as a backup in adr folder
- And this will continue
- After every 12 hours, the auto data recovery tool will take the backup
That was all you are required to know about QuickBooks file doctor not working error. As always, in case of any queries, comments, or concerns, reach out to our data repair team immediately!
