Portable Company Files in QuickBooks represent compacted company files. Opening the portable company file is tantamount to opening the company file, but the File is usually not in the correct format. Many users have been experiencing potable company file issues in QuickBooks. These issues are typically caused due to corrupt portable company files. To know more, dive into the full length of this article.
What causes the QuickBooks cannot open a Portable company file Error?
Mostly, this error can be a result of the following causes:
Corrupted or Damaged QuickBooks Portable Company file.
Using an outdated version of QuickBooks.
QuickBooks is unable to read the destination of the company file.
Not accessing QuickBooks as an admin.
Opening old portable company file.
Accessing the Portable Copy from a removable drive.
Methods for ousting QuickBooks Portable Company File issues
Users should implement the following methods to troubleshoot the portable company file issues in QuickBooks Desktop.
Method 1: Creation of a Company file Copy
You need to create a copy of your original File and create a portable company file. Follow the steps below to make the same:
Search for the '.qbw' extension in your local file explorer window
Navigate to your company file, and right-click on it & select Copy
Paste it on Desktop
Now, open QuickBooks desktop.
Navigate to 'File' and select on 'open or restore an existing file' option.
Select 'Open a company file.'
Browse and select the File you copied to the Desktop.
Select it & go to File after it opens
Select on create Copy.
Select 'Portable Company file' & then follow the on-screen instructions to create a portable company file.
You now need to rename the original Company as old.
Keep the desktop file as it is.
Use the desktop file and check if the portable company file issues in QB have been fixed.
Method 2: Renaming Portable Company File
Make a copy of the Portable File on your Desktop.
Right-click the File and click on 'Rename.'
Rename your File to some random name (but note the same).
To Reestablish the Portable record, navigate to
File > Open or Restore Company > Restore document
Method 3: Run QuickBooks Tool Hub
Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file.
Double-click on the downloaded file to open it
Subsequently, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Now, launch the tool hub.
Navigate to the 'Company File Issues' option.
Then, you need to click on 'run QuickBooks File Doctor'.
Browse and select your company file.
Choose 'Check your file' and select 'Continue.'
Click on 'Next.'
Method 4: Restore the Portable company file from local online drive
In some cases, the QuickBooks portable file copy might be dumped over the portable drive. You should make a local copy of the report in such a case.
This walkthrough should help users in fixing portable company file issues in QuickBooks. To get full support from our certified QuickBooks professionals, just give us a call at 1-800-761-1787.
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