What is QuickBooks error 6144 82 and How to Troubleshoot it?

QuickBooks is one of the leading bookkeeping applications with various advanced features. It lets users manage accounts, salaries, employee benefits, and much more. Unfortunately, users encounter technical glitches while using it. Likewise, QuickBooks error 6144 82 is one among them, which shows up while opening the company file. It indicates the network is not set up correctly or configuration files are damaged. The error displays a warning message on the screen: QuickBooks has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.” If you are also dealing with QuickBooks company file error 6144 82, get in-depth knowledge on the same by reading the blog until the end.

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What are the leading causes of QuickBooks Desktop error 6144 82?

Check the list of causes given below that prompt error code 6144 82:

1. QuickBooks configuration files .ND and .TLG is damaged and corrupted.
2. The QuickBooks Database Server Manager is not running properly.
3. QuickBooks company file is missing from the original location.
4. Name of QuickBooks company exceeds the character limit.

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Possible Solutions to Deal with QuickBooks Company File error 6144 82

Solution 1. Update QuickBooks manually for Windows and Mac

To download update on Windows:

1. Go to the Help menu and choose the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
2. Click the Update Now tab, select Get Updates and wait till the update finishes.
3. Restart the QuickBooks Desktop application and accept the prompt to install the update.
4. After completing the update, restart your workstation.

To download the update on Mac:

1. From the QuickBooks menu, select Check for QuickBooks Updates, then click Install and Relaunch.
2. If you want to updates automatically in future, click Automatically download and install updates in the future.

Solution 2. Stop interference of background processes by running Quick Fix my Program from QB Tool Hub

1. Once the company file and QuickBooks Desktop are closed, go to Intuit’s official website and download the setup file of the newly released QuickBooks Tool Hub version.
2. After the download, you will be prompted to choose a location to save the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file. We suggest saving to your Windows Desktop.
3. Now, go to the desktop, open the setup file and perform the instructions given on the screen.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions to install the QuickBooks Tool Hub and then open it.
5. Move to the Program Problems tab, select Quick Fix my Program and it will shut down background running processes.

Solution 3. Make use of QB Auto Data Recovery to recover lost data

Below are the steps to recover lost data using the Transaction Log file and ADR version of the company file:

1. After closing QuickBooks, set up a new folder with the name QBTest on your desktop.
2. Open the folder that keeps company files and search for the .tlg in your company file.
3. If you can’t see the file extensions, follow the steps given below to show them:

• Open File Explorer, tap the Windows + E keys and select Organize.
• Select Folder and search options, then Hide extensions for known file types and click Apply.
• Copy the company file with the .tlg extension, paste it to the QBTest folder and open the QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery folder.

4. From there, copy the .QBW.adr file and paste it to the QBTest folder. Now you have two files in the QBTest folder, .QBW.adr and .tlg.
5. Right-click the .QBW.adr file and change the name of file by removing .adr from the end.
6. Open QuickBooks Desktop and open the company file saved on the QBTest folder. Use the account to register accounts and move to the File menu.
7. Click Utilities, then Verify Data to check the data integrity of the recovered file.
8. If the copied company file is good and opens without giving any issue, shift it to a different location and move the damaged file to a different location.

You can also recover lost data using .QBW.adr and .TLG.adr files. Here’s How:

1. Go to your Windows Desktop and set up a new folder with the name QB Test.
2. Open the QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery folder and look for .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files. The name of these files will be the same as that of other company files.
3. If the file extensions are not visible, perform the steps given below:

• Tap Windows + E on your keyboard to open up File Explorer and select Organize.
• Click Folder and search options, then select Hide extensions for known file types and choose Apply.

4. Copy .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files and paste both of them to the QBTest folder.
5. In the QBTest folder, delete .adr from the end of both files and open QuickBooks.
6. Open the company file saved on the QBTest folder and verify transactions using the account registered.
7. Next, check data integrity of the recovered file. For this, choose the File menu and click Utilities.
8. Click Verify Data. If the company file is good, transfer it to the original location and move the damaged one.

Solution 4. Resolve issues related to company file by running QB File Doctor

1. From the QuickBooks Tool Hub, select the Company File Issues tab and click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
2. When the File Doctor opens, choose your company file from the drop-down and select the Check your file option.
3. If your company file is not visible in the drop-down menu, select Browse and find your company file.
4. Select Continue, enter login credentials and choose Next. Let it scan the company file and close tool hub when the File Doctor finishes.
5. The scan will take up to 5 minutes to complete. Next, open QuickBooks Desktop and the company file.

Solution 5. Run Program Diagnostic Tool from the QB Tool Hub

1. If closed, reopen the QuickBooks Tool Hub and go to the Installation Issues tab.
2. Select QuickBooks Program Diagnostic Tool and let it repair the software.

Solution 6. Access a portable company file

1. Start QuickBooks using admin login credentials and go to the File menu.
2. Select Open or Restore Company, then Restore a portable file and click Next.
3. Pick your portable company file having .qbm at the end and choose Open.
4. Go through the Where do you want to restore the file page, click Next and then Save.

It’s time to conclude our article on QuickBooks error 6144 82. We are hoping that the troubleshooting solutions we discussed will help you fix the issue without any hassles. If you feel stuck or not able to fix the error, speak to QuickBooks professionals for help by calling us on our helpline number 1-855-856-0042.