How To Troubleshoot Unrecoverable Error In Quickbooks Desktop

QuickBooks Desktop is a revolutionary software that simplifies accounting and bookkeeping for freelancers, small businesses, and accountants. However, it is full of glitches, and often QuickBooks users face errors and issues while using it. Unlike other complications, unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop doesn’t elaborate much on why the application is not working. The windows might crash or give recurring error messages, which might appear hard to fix.

However, this troubleshooting guide will discuss resolving the QuickBooks unrecoverable error in the desktop version. Resolving QB queries is very easy with the help of expert guidance. Therefore, contact a QB ProAdvisor at +18557380359, and get your QB working immediately!

What is Unrecoverable Error in QuickBooks Desktop?

Sometimes, when working on QuickBooks Desktop, the application crashes or shows unrecoverable errors. You may see a message like this on the computer screen:

“We apologize for the inconvenience. Please help the QuickBooks team eliminate this issue by providing us with the following information.

The QuickBooks unrecoverable error is usually in the format XXXX XXXX. These ten-digit codes are ever-changing and have almost 50 codes. 

Some of the unrecoverable error codes in QuickBooks Desktop are:

  • 15563 13890
  • 00000 15204
  • 13730 84631
  • 00227 55008
  • 02457 79428
  • 13824 75582
  • 20888 41171
  • 00000 24128
  • 12565 30728
  • 00000 14775
  • 14070 47688
  • 00551 46274
  • 19062 00238
  • 16059 98709
  • 20103 33023

What Causes QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error?

The QB Desktop unrecoverable error is caused by reasons like incorrect installation of applications or updates. Here are all the reasons that cause the unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop

  • The user is attempting to access a file that is stored on another computer
  • The company file is stored in an encrypted, corrupt, or damaged folder
  • The path of the company file has some issues, or QuickBooks is not able to locate it
  • There are issues with the installation of the application

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How To Fix Unrecoverable Error In QuickBooks Desktop?

To resolve the unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop, update the QB Desktop to the newest version. Moreover, before carrying out the troubleshooting methods, make a backup of the company file. 

  1. Suppress QuickBooks

The unrecoverable error happens when QuickBooks tries to re-open the windows left when the user closes the company file. Therefore, if QuickBooks is set to open many Windows at startup, you need to suppress QuickBooks to fix the error. 

  • Launch QuickBooks Desktop in No Company Open mode
  • Now, select the company file.
  • Press the Alt key and hold it, and click Open. Remember not to let go of the Alt key until the file opens and you see an error. 
  • If required to sign in, leave the Alt key, and enter your password. Now press the Alt key again, and click on OK.
  1. Run QuickBooks With Another User

If you cannot use QuickBooks Desktop due to the unrecoverable error, you should try to open it with another user. For that,

  • Navigate to Company, and click on Set Up Users and Passwords
  • Now click on Set Up Users 
  • For the QuickBooks Enterprise, Go to Company menu > Users > Set Up Users and Roles.
  • Now, click on Add User and enter your login credentials.
  • Follow the instructions.

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Need Help?

The unrecoverable error in QuickBooks Desktop is tricky and hard to resolve. Often it might not fix the error with the help of these troubleshooting methods. Therefore, you need to connect with a QB ProAdvisor and take their assistance to fix QB Desktop. Dial +18557380359