How to Fix the QuickBooks Error 6177 0 (Cannot Use the Path)?

 The QuickBooks error code 6177, 0 is seen, when the user tries to open the company file. This appears on the screen with the error message "QuickBooks is attempting to open this company file. Before you can open the company file from your computer you must first open the company file on the computer where the company file is located. (-6177, 0)". The user might also encounter this error, if the company file is located on a server system and the user is trying to access the file locally.

 

The user can try to fix the QuickBooks error code 6177 issue by performing the steps discussed in below to fix the QuickBooks error 6177. Read this post till the end or call us immediately at 1-844-405-0906.

 

Factors causing the QuickBooks error code 6177

This error affects the payroll distribution and accounting process. The causes behind such an error can be the following:

·         If the user removed QuickBooks related system support file unintentionally.

·         Another reason behind the occurrence of such error can be, when the company file is moved from one system to another.

·         Any kind of Trojan attack.

·         In case the file path of the file itself is corrupted.

 

Steps to fix the QuickBooks error code 6177

The user can perform the below steps to move the company file to local hard drive. The steps involved in here are as follows:

·         Move the company file from the server to C drive.

·         Open the company file in QuickBooks.

·         Make a portable file and saving it to the local C drive.

·         Close the company file.

·         And restore the portable file from the C drive and then save it to the server.

·         Towards the end of the process, collect the company file and try to open it from the server.

 

The steps discussed above can be used to fix the QuickBooks error code 6177. However, if the error continues, the user can simply contact our technical professionals at 1-844-405-0906. Our QuickBooks pro technical support team will ensure to provide you with immediate technical professionals.