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What instigates the QuickBooks company file

disappeared error?

Check if your company file name is large. If yes, this could allow the QuickBooks Company file disappearederror to pop up on the screen.

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Any issues with the .QBW file location can also allow the error to come up on your desktop. Having damaged or corrupted company files could also lead to this company file error.

If your QuickBooks version is incorrect, it could cause this error.

A damaged QBWUSER.INI file can also lead to the “QB company file not found” error.

Simple and easy fixes for the QuickBooks company file is missing error

Follow the solutions listed below and try implementing them on your desktop to remove the “QuickBooks company file is missing” error from your desktop.

Solution 1: Copy the company file to a new location

• Make a new folder on C:Drive.

• Find the folder containing your company’s file.

• Press the Ctrl key button while selecting the company file.

• Then choose “copy” with a right-click.

• Move to the new folder.

• Right-click and then paste the file there.

Solution 2: Try to open a sample company file

• Head to the window start menu.

• Hold the Ctrl key and choose the QuickBooks icon.

• Do not stop pressing the Ctrl key until QuickBooks opens.

• Now select open a sample file.

Solution 3: Try to check the properties

• Access the file’s location by opening the folder.

• To access the properties menu, right-click on the company file.

• Verify that the file type is “QuickBooks company file” and that it is 7MB in size.

• Tap the advanced tab.

• Verify that the boxes for compress and encrypt are unchecked.

• Choose “OK.”

If these solutions cannot help rectify the QuickBooks company file not found error, please try updating your QuickBooks. Using an updated version can help in resolving many QuickBooks errors.

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