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How do you fix QuickBooks Error 6123?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

There are a few reasons that QuickBooks error 6123 might occur:

The file that you're trying to open is damaged or corrupted.

The QuickBooks installation is damaged or corrupted.

There's a problem with your Windows installation.

Your computer is infected with a virus or other malware.

If QuickBooks error 6123 appears when you're trying to open a company file, it means that the file is damaged or corrupted. This can happen if the file was transferred incorrectly (e.g., emailed instead of being uploaded to a shared drive), if it was damaged during transit, or if it was damaged by a virus.

If QuickBooks error 6123 appears when you're trying to open QuickBooks, it means that the QuickBooks installation is damaged or corrupted. This can happen if QuickBooks was not installed correctly, if it was damaged during installation, or if it was damaged by a virus.

If QuickBooks error 6123 appears when you're trying to use a feature in QuickBooks, it means that there's a problem with your Windows installation. This can happen if Windows is not up to date, if certain Windows files are damaged or corrupted, or if your computer is infected with a virus or other malware.

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1. Restart your computer and try opening QuickBooks again

  1. Shut down your computer
  2. Remove the battery from your computer
  3. Hold down the power button for about 30 seconds
  4. After the computer finishes restarting, insert the battery and turn on your computer
  5. Go to QuickBooks and try to open it
  6. If QuickBooks still doesn’t open, follow the instructions below to fix quickbooks error 6123

2. Try opening QuickBooks in Selective Startup mode

  1. Click Options in the top-left corner of the window.
  2. Click Selective Startup.
  3. In the Selective Startup dialog box, click the check box next to QuickBooks.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Restart QuickBooks.

3. Use the QuickBooks File Doctor tool to repair your QuickBooks installation

1.Launch QuickBooks File Doctor tool from your desktop. 2.Select your QuickBooks installation from the list. 3.On the left hand side, select the options that you need. 4.Click on the “Start Scan” button to start the repair process. 5.Once the scan is complete, QuickBooks File Doctor will show you the results. 6.If there are any problems with your QuickBooks installation, QuickBooks File Doctor will offer you solution options.

4. Manually fix corruption in the QuickBooks company file

  1. Navigate to the "Company" tab in your QuickBooks company file.
  2. On the "Company" tab, click on the "Corruption" button.
  3. On the "Corruption" tab, click on the "QuickBooks" tab.
  4. On the "QuickBooks" tab, click on the "Corruption" button.
  5. On the "Corruption" tab, click on the "Company File" button.
  6. On the "Company File" tab, click on the "Corrupt Data" button.
  7. On the "Corrupt Data" tab, click on the "Action" button.
  8. On the "Action" tab, click on the "Fix Data" button.
  9. On the "Fix Data" dialog box, click on the "Browse" button.
  10. On the "Browse" dialog box, locate and select the QuickBooks company file that you want to fix.
  11. Click on the "Fix" button.
  12. On the "Fix Data" dialog box, click on the "Finish" button.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Try opening QuickBooks in Safe Mode.
  2. Restore a backup of your QuickBooks company file.
  3. Re-create your QuickBooks company file.