If you are a user of QuickBooks desktop from a long time, then you might be aware that this software encounters technical glitches sometimes, due to multiple reasons. These errors can be in form of numeric error codes or error messages. Today, we’re going to discuss about a specific error code that has been causing significant trouble for many users for quite some time. If you are getting QuickBooks unrecoverable error while exporting to Excel, then you are not alone, this error is a common pain point and usually occurs due to compatibility issues, outdated software or if there is some problem with Windows settings.
You need to follow each method in a proper sequence to troubleshoot the unrecoverable error in QuickBooks while exporting to excel and if any procedure doesn’t work out, make a jump to the next method.
Solution 1: Update the QuickBooks to the latest version
It is highly recommended to ensure that the QuickBooks desktop is updated to the latest release. This will fix a large number of error codes, including the QuickBooks unrecoverable error.
- You are initially required to run the QuickBooks desktop with admin rights.
- And further, hit on Ctrl key while double-clicking the QuickBooks icon. This will open No Company Open window on your screen.
- Once done with that, you need to hover over the Help menu tab and choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
- You now have to opt the Mark All option and then choose Reset Update option.
- Later on, click on Get Updates opt to finish downloading all of the most recent updates.
- You are now required to launch the QuickBooks software again.
- You’ll receive a screen pop-up asking if you want to install the downloaded updates.
- Herein, select Yes.
- Lastly, restart your computer and leverage the benefits offered by the new update.
Solution 2: Repair Microsoft Office
You can use built-in repair to repair the MS Office.
- At first, you need to press the Start key and click on Control Panel.
- After that go to Programs and features tab.
- Search the Microsoft office program, from the list of installed programs.
- Once done, click on Microsoft office and select Change option.
- In the next step, click on Repair.
- You can select the Online Repair option for the best result.
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Solution 3: Make use of the Auto Data Recovery
The Auto Data Recovery tool can be used to restore your damaged or deleted QuickBooks company file easily. All you need to do is run the tool and allow it to recover your essential files. The steps to launching QuickBooks ADR are as follows.
- The very first step is to add a new QBTest folder on your desktop and look up your company file.
- After that search for file names with the .tlg file extension.
- Moving ahead, you need to cut (Ctrl + X) and paste (Ctrl+V) this file extension into the QBTest folder.
- You now have to use the same company file folder to access the QuickBooks ADR folder.
- Followed by, copy and paste the .qbw file extension into the QBTest folder.
- And further, you need to choose the .tlg and .QBW.adr files in the QBTest folder.
- Once done with that, you now have to click on the Rename option.
- Later on, remove the .adr extension from the filename and open QuickBooks Desktop.
- Use the QuickBooks credentials to verify the account by opening the QuickBooks company file folder in the QBTest folder.
- Now, head to File menu, followed by Utilities, and finally to the Verify Data option.
- If the recovered data is good, copy the data from the QBTest folder and paste it into the main company file folder.
To recover data lost within 12 hours, follow the steps below:
- Under this process, you need to first add a new QBTest folder to your desktop.
- After that use QB Company File feature to access the ADR feature.
- In the next step access the .TLG.adr and QBW.adr files in the QB company file.
- Also, choose them and paste them into the QBTest folder.
- After then, delete the .adr file extension.
- The integrity of the restored data is then checked.
- Once done with that, go to the File menu and navigate to the Utilities tab.
- Now choose the Verify Data option.
- Finally, copy the data from the QBTest folder and paste it into the QuickBooks company file folder.
Solution 4: Adjust User Account Control (UAC) Settings
- Under this method, you need to press Windows+R keys together to open Run window.
- After that type Control Panel and click on it.
- In the next step, you need to select the User Accounts.
- Then select User Accounts (Classic View).
- Once done with that, select Change user account control settings.
Note: It should be noted that, if you will get a prompt by UAC on your screen, then hit on Yes.
- Now move the slider to Never Notify and select OK to turn OFF the User Account Control.
- Also, you can set to Always Notify option to turn ON the User Account Control.
- Last step is to restart your system.
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Why QuickBooks unrecoverable error occurs at the time of exporting to Excel?
Some of the primary reasons for unrecoverable errors when exporting from QuickBooks to Excel include:
- If your QuickBooks desktop or MS Excel is Outdated, it can lead to such an error.
- There is any compatibility issues between QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
- Another cause can be if there is damaged or corrupt QuickBooks installation.
- Incorrect User Account Control (UAC) settings.
Final Words.!
As you reach the end of this segment, we expect you to be able to fix unrecoverable error in QuickBooks desktop while exporting to excel by using the above provided solution steps. In case the issue still persists, you can seek assistance from our technical experts via our toll-free customer support number i.e., 1-800-761-1787, and let our QuickBooks desktop support team help you with your queries immediately. Help is available 24×7 through Live chat and email support.
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