QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0 occurs when users are trying to restore a company file over a network. QuickBooks is a well-known accounting and bookkeeping software in the market that is created for small and medium business enterprises and accounting professionals. Besides having this much popularity, still, QuickBooks users face difficulties with the software.

The QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0 is derived from the QuickBooks 6000 series errors. Some errors of 6000 series include QuickBooks Error 6208, QuickBooks Error 6010, QuickBooks Error 6003, etc. However, most of the 6000 series errors are related to the opening of company files issue in QuickBooks. But the QuickBooks Error 6147 0 obstructs a user to restore the backup of a company file in QuickBooks. There can be many possible reasons for this error. The main reason can be corrupted .ND or .TLG file.

What are the Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0?

The following are the causes of the QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0:

  • As stated above, the .ND (Network Data) or .TLG (Transaction Log) file might be damaged or corrupted. Learn more about Network Data files.
  • There might be a possibility that the damaged company file (.QBW). Refer to QuickBooks Error Code 6190 for solutions.
  • The user trying to create a backup from an external device or a network drive. Check how to update QuickBooks for more information.
  • You might have restricted QuickBooks to open or access the backup company files.
  • Third-party anti-virus software or firewall might be restricting QuickBooks to restore a backup.
  • An older version of the QuickBooks application might be the cause of this error. Update to the latest version as described in QuickBooks Upgrades.
  • It might be a possibility that the company file is created on a mapped drive that is now no longer exists, deleted, gets damaged or corrupted.

What are the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0?

The following are the signs and symptoms of this error.

  • An error message along with an error code will be displayed on your computer screen like this: “QuickBooks Error 6147 0 occurred: Unable to restore the backup of your company files”.
  • Your windows will start responding very slowly.
  • The user will be unable to restore a backup of your company files.
  • The Windows operating system will crash down suddenly.
  • Your computer screen will continuously freeze for a few minutes within a specific interval of time.

Things To Keep in Mind Before Solving the QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0

Below are the things that you need to remember before fixing this:

  • Make sure to have the latest version of the QuickBooks application. As many errors are caused because of the older version of the software. So it is advisable to all the QuickBooks users to regularly update your QuickBooks application to avoid minor errors that arise in the QuickBooks software.
  • Check your firewall and anti-virus settings. If there is a restriction for QuickBooks, disable it. 
  • Allow all the necessary permissions to the QuickBooks software in order to perform all the activities smoothly.
  • Ensure that your Windows operating system is working fine and is of the latest version. 
  • When you are restoring your backup file in QuickBooks, make sure there are no programs currently running in the background.

Solutions To Fix the QuickBooks Error Code 6147 0

Given below are the solutions that help in fixing this error:

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks File Doctor tool

  • Go to the Intuit official website.
  • In the search box, type the ‘QuickBooks File Doctor’ tool.
  • Click on the first option from the search results.
  • After that, click on the download link to start downloading the tool.
  • Open the downloaded file.
  • Follow the instructions prompting on the screen to install the tool on your computer.
  • After installing this tool, open the tool and click on the ‘Scan’ option.
  • Wait for a few minutes while the tool will scan your entire computer system.
  • This tool is designed to detect and repair the company files issues that occur in QuickBooks.
  • When the detection completes, you will get a confirmation message.
  • Click on the ‘Ok’ option and close all your programs.
  • Shut-down your computer and restart again.
  • After doing this, all check that your error has been fixed or still exists.

Solution 2: Fix the .ND and .TLG file

  • Go to the folder where your company files are saved.
  • Search for the files named with the file extensions .ND (Network Data) and .TLG (Transaction Log) that will be at the end of a file name.
  • For example mycompanyfile.qbw.nd and mycompanyfile.qbw.tlg.
  • Right-click on each of the file names and choose the ‘Rename’ option.
  • Try adding the word .OLD at the end of each of the file name like this, mycompanyfile.qbw.nd.old.
  • After that, go to your QuickBooks application again.
  • Try to restore the backup of your company file and check if the issue resolved or not.

Also Read: QuickBooks Error Code 6000, 301

Solution 3: Change the name of ADR company to QuickBooks Working file (QBW)

  • Open the folder where you have saved all your company files.
  • Search for the QuickBooks folder with .ADR extension.
  • Click to open the .ADR folder and look for the current ADR file.
  • Right-click on that file.
  • Choose the ‘Rename’ option.
  • After that, remove the ‘.ADR’ extension and add ‘.QBW’ file extension.
  • Go to your QuickBooks application.
  • Try to restore a backup and check if the issue still exists or resolved completely.

Solution 4: Use the ‘Rebuild Utility’ tool

  • Proceed to the ‘File’ menu.
  • Search for the ‘Utilities’ option.
  • After that, choose the ‘Rebuild’ data.
  • You might get an instant pop-up on your computer screen to take the backup of your company file data, click the ‘Yes’ option.
  • Now, your PC will display a message like this: QuickBooks is not responding.
  • Choose the ‘Ok’ option.
  • Prepare your utility tool for running.
  • After that, check if the issue resolved or not.

In Conclusion:

Hopefully, the above-given information is useful for you to get rid of this problem. But if you are still facing any issues with your software and need professional assistance, regarding accounting, bookkeeping & accounting software-related issues then feel free to get in touch with Certified Experts at +1-860-325-4922. The USA-based ProAdvisors will provide all sorts of assistance related to the software 24/7.

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