What is QuickBooks Data Damage – How bad is your file?

QuickBooks, despite being one of the most sophisticated accounting software, is as susceptible to errors as any other software. The data stored in this software makes the errors even more dangerous and harmful as all the confidential and sensitive financial data is exposed. The best part is the quick responding technical support team whose executives can be approached by calling up on QuickBooks technical support number.

Data Damage of QuickBooks File

One of the most common issues faced by many users is that of data damage. The problem crops up when you are in the middle of completing imperative financial tasks like filing of tax papers and returns, recording of transaction and other bookkeeping tasks. You locate an error but find out you are unable to correct it. This is what data damage example is.

Data Damage basically means that the company file is not working properly. Although it is one of the most complex issues, it is also quite common and thus there are several ways one can successfully resolve it.

Classification of Data damage

This error of Data Damage can be classified into three types which are listed below:

1. List damage: When lists of Vendors, Customers and Chart of Accounts is not working properly.

2. Link Damage: This damage is basically related to corruption of links acting as bridge between two transactions like Invoice and Payment is linked which is not functioning properly.

3. Transaction damage: When the different processes are damaged like bills, payments, invoice etc.

Causes of Data Damage:

Data damage can be caused by numerous hard drive issues. Most common of which, as told by technical experts who have received aggrieved customers on calls via QuickBooks technical support number, are listed below:

• Network Malfunctioning

• Downgrading of Performance

• Power Outages

• Crash of Hard Drive

These errors can be promptly resolved by moving onto the next section which basically details the process of resolutions.

Swiftly Resolve Data Damage on your QuickBooks Company File

This issue of data damage can be easily resolved by following two steps listed below. However, before we move onto the solutions there are two important points that user needs to keep in mind:

• Both the steps – Rebuilding and Verifying Utilities, should be performed on the same system where the original QuickBooks Company file is kept.

• The step – Rebuild Utility will result in a Backup file which can be saved anywhere on the system, however, make sure that location of the file is safe, secured and remembered by you.

Now onto the first step of resolving the data damage issues, which is to Run Rebuilt Utility –

• Go to the file menu of your software and select Utilities option followed by Rebuild data.

• Once you get a prompt for Backup of the company file click on OK [It is quite possible that the system may flash a message stating ‘QuickBooks is not responding’, however as long as the cursor is moving, rebuilding process is carrying on. Wait to let it get completed.]

• Once you receive a message stating ‘Rebuild Has Completed’, click on OK and then proceed to next set of steps.

After completion of Rebuild Utility process, carry on to the next step of verifying Utility –

• Go to file menu again and from Utilities tab proceed to Verify Data option.

• If you get a message stating ‘QuickBooks detected no problem with your data’ click on OK and use your company file as you see fit.

• In case there is some issue with the data you will be prompted by Verify option to click on option either Rebuild Now or View Errors. We recommend to click on close option and proceed with steps enumerated below [If you are comfortable accessing QBWIN.log file then proceed with steps below, otherwise call for expert technical support via QuickBooks technical support number]:

• Access QBWIN.log file – In case you are reviewing file with support from an QB technical expert then to provide access of the file to the support agent go to Tech Help option and select ‘Send log files to Intuit Support’ tab.

• Once the file is open press on Ctrl +F together to search for ‘Begin Verify’ and try to locate it in the latest file. (Logs date order lists latest details at the bottom of the file.)

• Look for line consisting of words – ‘LVL_ERROR’. Copy the text and paste it in QuickBooks Help section.

• Read and follow the instructions shown in the window to resolve the error completely.

This should resolve the issue of data damage quite easily. However, if the problem still persists you can either get in touch with Intuit’s technical support team for QuickBooks or alternatively connect with us through toll free QuickBooks technical support number - +1-855-481-5338 and Live Chat option via website – www.qberrors.com.