QuickBooks is an accounting software helping mid-size businesses around the world with their employee payroll and tax calculation. However, runtime issues like QuickBooks Error 6177 can sometimes develop while hosting or opening a data file. If you also encounter this data file error on your QB, go through this blog to figure out the reasons for this and practical solutions for this data file error.

Get in touch with our QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 for troubleshooting guidance to resolve the error.

Causes of error 6177 0 in QuickBooks

QuickBooks runs into this company file error while restoring, creating, or sharing the data file on a multi-user network. The primary causes for the occurrence of this data file issue are discussed below-

• QuickBooks develops issues while accessing the data file location due to insufficient folder permissions or a non-admin Windows account.
• The company file is encrypted or compressed, making it impossible for QuickBooks to process it.
• There are invalid characters or symbols in the data file name which turns it into an unsupported format for QuickBooks.

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Techniques to rectify QuickBooks error message 6177

You will face problems sharing your company file data or performing accounting tasks after this error affects your QuickBooks. Some easy methods to get rid of the company file issue are discussed below-

Solution 1- Configure the Windows settings to prevent QB from getting blocked

QuickBooks falls prey to issues if the company file is stored in a restricted location for which PC applications require folder permissions to access data. If you are signed in with a non-admin Windows account, or the Windows firewall settings are strictly set, QuickBooks cannot access the company file and instantly casts this error code. You can easily tackle the problem by signing in with your Windows admin account or by configuring the folder permissions as shown below-

1. Open the file explorer on your system and access the company file folder in the C: drive.
2. Right-click on the folder and tap the Properties option in the list.
3. Go to the Security tab and single-click on the Windows account mentioned in the list.
4. Tap the Full Control checkbox to mark it and save the changes using the Apply option.
5. Restart your computer and perform the QB task that initially caused this error to develop.

If the error comes up again after fixing the folder permissions, move to the next solution.

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Solution 2- Ensure the company file exists in a QB-supported format

The company files become inaccessible to QuickBooks if they are in an encrypted or compressed format. You must check that your files are in a supported format for the software to prevent data file issues. Use the following steps-

1. Go to the data file location on your PC and right-click the data file that caused this error.
2. Select the Properties option and go to the Advanced tab.
3. Ensure that the Encrypt and Decrypt checkboxes are unmarked.

Conclusion

This blog shares insights into the causes of QuickBooks Error 6177 while performing accounting tasks involving the company file. The usable techniques to counter this data file error are also discussed in the blog, and we hope they help you prevent QB data file issues in the future.

Consult our QB support team at 1.855.738.2784 if you run into problems while using the methods.

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