QuickBooks Error 6144 103 occurs when you’re trying to open the company file. Error Code 6144 103 generally occurs because .ND has an incorrect path to your company file.
In this post, we’ll discuss the causes and solution steps to fix it.
Quick Note: You may also face QuickBooks Error -6144,0
Causes for QuickBooks Error -6144, -103
- .ND file has an incorrect path for a company file
- Windows user account is damaged which is used by QuickBooks Database Manager
Important: Process to fix this error may complex, you can speak with our experts for a quick resolution or leave us your message.
Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error 6144 103
Step 1: Update QuickBooks Desktop
- Open QuickBooks Desktop
- Then go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop
- Then click on Update Now to the top right corner
- Now make a check on Reset Update and click Get Updates (See an image below)
- Once Update is complete, close QuickBooks
Step 2: Download and Run QuickBooks File Doctor
- Download QuickBooks Tools Hub and go to your downloads by pressing CTRL+J
- Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
- Click Yes to allow this app to make changes
- Now click on Next to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
- Click on Next and then Install (It may take some time)
- Once the installation is complete click on Finish
- Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- Under Company File Issues tab click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor
Step 3: Rename the .ND and .TLG Files
.ND and .TLG files help you to run QuickBooks company files on network and multi-user mode. If these files are damaged or corrupted that can cause you QuickBooks Error Code -6144, -103 and renaming these files can help you to resolve it.
- Open your QuickBooks company file location C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company File [Default Location]
- Now look for the files that have .ND and .TLG extensions.
- Make a right-click on them and select Rename, Now type “.OLD” at the end of the file
For Example, CompanyName.qbw.ND now changes it to CompanyName.qbw.ND.OLD
CompanyName.qbw.TLG now changes it to CompanyName.qbw.TLG.OLD - Click Yes to confirm.
Step 4: Download and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager
- Download QuickBooks Tools Hub and go to your downloads by pressing CTRL+J
- Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
- Click Yes to allow this app to make changes
- Now click on Next to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
- Click on Next and then Install (It may take some time)
- Once the installation is complete click on Finish
- Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon will be available on your desktop)
- Under Network Issues tab click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager
Scan your Company File Location
- Head over to the ‘Scan Folders’ tab.
- Click on Browse and select the folder that stores your company file (.QBW)
- Click on ‘OK’ and ‘Start Scan’
Step 5: Copy your company files to Desktop
- Make a right-click on the desktop screen and go to New > Folder
- Now go to your current company file location
- Make a right-click on the company file and select Copy (Ctrl+C)
- Then open your New Folder and make a right-click and select Paste (Ctrl+V)
- Now press and hold the Ctrl key, ensure not to leave the Ctrl key until No Company Open Window is on the screen
- Click Open or Restore an Existing Company
- Select Open a company file and click Next
- Browse to the desktop file that you copied in a new folder
- Then click Open
After following all the above steps you’ll no longer face QuickBooks Error Code 6144 103 but in case if the same problem still exists you can contact our experts or leave us your message.
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