QuickBooks Error 6144, 304

QuickBooks Error 6144, 304 (When Opening Company File)

QuickBooks Error 6144, 304 occurs when you’re trying to open company files. Error Code 6144 304 sometime also occurs while opening the sample company file.

In this article, we’ll discuss the causes and solution steps to repair QuickBooks Error 6144, 304.

Quick Note: you may even face QuickBooks Error -6144, 0

Causes for QuickBooks Error Code -6144, -304

QuickBooks desktop installation is corrupted/damaged
.ND and .TLG files are damaged
QuickBooks isn’t running with all the admin rights
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7 Simple Steps to Fix QuickBooks Error -6144, -304

Step one: Update QuickBooks Desktop
Open QuickBooks Desktop
Then go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop
Then click on Update Now into the top right corner
Now make a check into Reset Update and click Get Updates (See a picture below)
Once Update is complete, close QuickBooks
QuickBooks Error -6144, -304

Step two: Download and Run QuickBooks File Doctor
Download QuickBooks Tools Hub and go to your downloads by pressing CTRL+J
Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
Click Yes to allow this app in order to make changes
Now click on close to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
Click on Next and then Install (it might take a while)
Once the installation is complete click on Finish
Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon is likely to be available in your desktop)
Under Company File Issues tab click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor
QuickBooks Error Code -6144. -304
If the above steps didn’t work out for you personally, please proceed further aided by the below steps.

Step three: Rename the .ND and .TLG Files
.ND and .TLG files help you to run QuickBooks company files on network and multi-user mode. If these files are damaged or corrupted that will cause you QuickBooks Error -6144,-304 and renaming these files makes it possible to to resolve it.

Open your QuickBooks company file location C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks\Company File [Default Location]
Now seek out the files which have .ND and .TLG extensions.
Make a right-click on them and choose Rename, Now type “.OLD” at the conclusion of the file
For Example, CompanyName.qbw.ND now changes it to CompanyName.qbw.ND.OLD
CompanyName.qbw.TLG now changes it to CompanyName.qbw.TLG.OLD
Click Yes to verify.
QB Error -6144, -304

Step 4: Copy your company files to Desktop
Make a right-click in the desktop screen and head to New > Folder
Now visit your current company file location
Make a right-click on the company file and select Copy (Ctrl+C)
Then open your New Folder and make a right-click and select Paste (Ctrl+V)
Now press and contain the Ctrl key, ensure to not leave the Ctrl key until No Company Open Window is from the screen
Click Open or Restore a preexisting Company
Select Open a company file and click Next
Browse into the desktop file which you copied in a new folder
Then click Open
In the event that file is still struggling to open please proceed further with Step 5

Step 5: Restore QuickBooks Backup File
If you’re still unable to open QuickBooks after copied into the desktop, it could be a possibility that the company files(.QBW) are currently experiencing some issues. In order to resolve it, you can restore the newest backup

Close QuickBooks Desktop
Now press and hold the Ctrl key, make sure not to leave one of the keys until No Company Open Window is from the screen
Click on Open or restore a preexisting company
Choose Restore a backup copy and click Next
Now stick to the on-screen instruction to bring back the most recent backup

Step 6: Download and Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager
Download QuickBooks Tools Hub and visit your downloads by pressing CTRL+J
Under your downloads list click on QuickBooksToolsHub.exe
Click Yes to permit this app in order to make changes
Now click on Next to install it and then click Yes again for accepting the license agreement
Click on Next and then Install (it might take a while)
When the installation is complete click on Finish
Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub (Icon are going to be available in your desktop)
Under Network Issues tab click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager
Scan your organization File Location

Head up to the ‘Scan Folders’ tab.
Click on Browse and select the folder that stores your company file (.QBW)
Click on ‘OK’ and ‘Start Scan’
QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Step 7: End QuickBooks Tasks from Task Manager
Log in as an Administrator in your computer or laptop
Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open up task manager
Highlight the very first option and press Q through the keyboard to begin to see the QuickBooks Process
Then select QuickBooks processes (QBW32.exe, qbupdate.exe and QBDBMgr.exe) and then click End Task
Now open QuickBooks Company File

After following all the above steps you’ll not any longer face QuickBooks Error Code -6144, -304 but in case it still exists you can easily speak with our experts or leave us your message.