QuickBooks is a complex program that processes a lot of data. As data is added to a QuickBooks company file (.qbw), loading and processing times increase. Within the program, slower processing is usually seen when performing tasks that involve the entire company file, such as running utilities or preparing reports. Since QuickBooks is typically used […]
What Does Error Code -6150, -1006 Mean?
According to Intuit, Error Code -6150, -1006: “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to create, open, or use the company file” is an error that has multiple possible causes. The possible causes include: your company file (.qbw) is damaged and you were attempting to backup or create a portable file (.qbm) your QuickBooks installation is […]
What Is the Transaction Log File?
The QuickBooks transaction log file is a log of all changes about to be made to the company file (.qbw) before they are actually recorded in the company file. It is stored in the same folder as the company file itself. It’s automatically created by QuickBooks. The filename of the transaction log file is in […]
What Are the File Types Used By QuickBooks and How Are They Used?
QuickBooks Pro, Premier, and Enterprise Solutions make use of the following file types: File Types for Common User Tasks: File Types for Backing Up, Importing/Exporting, and Exchanging Data: File Types for Working With An Accountant: The information contained in the tables in this article is also available as a downloadable PDF of QuickBooks file types.
Are There Any Restrictions On the Company Name I Enter?
Yes. Your company filename must meet these requirements: it should contain only alphanumeric characters it can’t contain special characters, such as /, – . ( ) < > | [ ] { } ? it can’t contain the space character it must contain no more than 64 characters, 4 of which are the trailing .qbw […]
How Do I Automatically Perform a Scheduled Backup?
In QuickBooks, the scheduled backup function can be used to automatically perform a backup of the QuickBooks company file (.qbw) based on closing the company file or on a set interval ranging from 1 to 5 weeks on any combination of the days of the week. See our related article on QuickBooks data file naming […]
How Do I Perform a Manual Backup?
From within QuickBooks itself, you can perform a manual backup. See our related article for information on how to perform scheduled backups. A backup can be performed to a local hard disk, a network drive, or a USB drive. QuickBooks compresses data in a backup file, and the scope of the data actually backed up […]
What Information Does the Integrated Quickbooks Backup Function Actually Back Up?
Over the time, the scope of the information that the QuickBooks backup function actually backs up has increased. As a result, a backup file (.qbb) is often much bigger than the company file (.qbw) itself. If you’re using an older version of QuickBooks and you’re relying on the integrated backup function as your sole backup, […]
What Does Error Code -6000, -816 Mean?
According to Intuit, Error Code -6000, -816 “QuickBooks was unable to open the company file because the file is in use” has multiple possible causes, at least 1 of which is unresolved and is associated with Microsoft Windows Vista. The possible causes of this error are: the company file is in use by another program […]
What Does Error Code -6147, 0 Mean?
According to Intuit, Error Code -6147, 0 can occur when restoring a company file (.qbw) from a backup file (.qbb) where: the backup file (.qbb) is damaged the company file was not updated completely Intuit offers a troubleshooting guide to address this issue that’s linked below. This guide will discuss attempting to restore the backup […]
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