Top solutions To Fix QuickBooks Error 61- Must Try

What Is QuickBooks Error 61?

QuickBooks has specific errors that can pop up out of nowhere. For example, QuickBooks error 61 can appear at any stage of operations such as updating, repairing, or installing software. Even QuickBooks error  61 can appear while the user tries to receive or send data from QuickBooks. However, if the hardware system is faulty, which could be one of the causes of the above error, then it can affect both Microsoft Office and Mac applications. In this article, we walk you through the steps to finally resolve the issue for you.

What Triggers QuickBooks Error  61?

Following are the causes behind Intuit QB error 61

1. The QuickBooks company file is damaged or corrupted.
2. There may be some flaws in the Microsoft .NET Framework.
3. The QuickBooks installation files were accidentally deleted.
4. Corrupted or missing QBWin.log file.

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Easiest Ways to sort out QuickBooks error code 61-

Method-1

• Go to File and select Utilities. Click Rebuild Data.
• Click OK when the Backup Company File message appears.
• Wait and see if the QuickBooks Not Responding warning still appears.
• For the Rebuild has completed message, click OK.

Method-2

• Open QuickBooks Desktop and go to the File menu.
• Click Open or Restore Company.
• Select the Open company file option and click Next.
• Browse for the data file and click Open.
• When you see the Move the file message, follow the instructions.
• Grab the information shown in Update company file to new version.
• Select Update Now and follow the instructions.
• Click Yes to the message “You are about to open a company file using a newer version of QuickBooks. Do you want to continue?”
• Copy the created backup and look for .qbw files.
• Once you find the file, check the payroll service and select the account information/process.