QuickBooks Error 6177: Resolve Company File Access Issue

Error -6177 in QuickBooks prompts when to try to open the company file but the software and the system crashes with the -6177 error dialog box. There are several other errors to which QuickBooks is prone like Quickbooks Error 6190, error -6180, and more.

QuickBooks altogether is a huge software that fulfills all the requirements of the business in the software. It can work on multiple sectors of the business at the same time and can be accessed in multiple systems simultaneously which enables the business to determine every aspect of the business and help in making the organization productive.

In this article we will learn about the causes and the solutions to resolve error -6177.

6177 Error Messages Will Appear in The Following Scenarios

• Installation of the program
• QuickBooks software is functioning
• Windows startup or shutdown
• Installation of the Windows operating system etc.

Causes of QuickBooks Error 6177

• Moving the company file from one system to another might cause the permissions to change and pop up the error
• Another cause for the QuickBooks error 6177 could be the malware or damage in the company file.
• Corrupted software
• Windows registry gets corrupted due to any QuickBooks software related changes
• Improper or incomplete QuickBooks Installation
• Windows system files get corrupted due to malware or virus infection etc.

Quick Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error 6177

1. Open the company file and the location.
2. Select properties and then select the security window.
3. Select the users and provide them with full access simultaneously. (this would be done by checking the box next to allow)
4. In the advanced button, select the owner’s tab.
5. In the owner’s tab, change the name you want the admin user to be.
6. Click OK and then again OK to close the security settings and the properties window.
7. Open the location and download the QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool.
8. Put in your email address and agree to the terms and conditions.
9. Start downloading the QuickBooks Diagnostic tool and double-click to start the installation process.
10. In the All programs menu select QuickBooks diagnostic tool and then select Test Connectivity after browsing the company file.
11. If the file is opened successfully then the software is working fine.

How to Fix Quickbooks Error 6177, 0 Error?

Intuit suggests few solutions for this problem. You can move for one solution to another for resolving the issue.

The solutions are as follows:

Solution 1: Migrate The File to The Local Hard Drive

• Shift the file from the server to the local C drive
• Start and open the file in QuickBooks from the C drive
• Prepare a portable file and save it to the C drive
• Close the company file
• Fix the portable file from the C drive and save it to the server
• Close the company file
• Re-open the company file from the server

Solution 2: Check Your QuickBooks Version Desktop is Updated to The Latest Release

• If not updated go to the ‘Update QuickBooks to the Latest Release’ web page
• Follow the instructions for any one of the update options: Automatic or Manual

Solution 3: Run The QuickBooks File Doctor

Download, install and run the QuickBooks File Doctor

Solution 4: Manually Resolve -6177, without Using The QuickBooks File Doctor

Resolving the QB error 6177 manually is a lengthy process. Follow the steps if the QuickBooks File Doctor can’t run successfully on your computer. If it is your preference, keep it at last and attempt the previous solutions so that the error is rectified completely.

Conclusion

However, QuickBooks is prone to errors that interrupt while working on the software. For error 6177, you can refer to the above solution, and in case it does not work for you, you can contact our QuickBooks Customer Support Team, smbaccountant, and get assistance from the experts in the domain. We are available 24/7 to guide you with the best-in-class service.

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