When you open a company file, QuickBooks error code 6131. This error is a direct indication that a certain interruption has occurred in your company's files due to data corruption or other reasons. QuickBooks error 6131, 0 can occur in both local and network settings, especially if you open the file locally. This belongs to the 6xxx series of error codes related to company files. To help you resolve this particular issue in QuickBooks, we have put together this section that explains what causes this error and how to fix it. For more information, carefully scroll through this segment or contact the QuickBooks Support Team at +1-844-499-6700 with any questions. Our certified QuickBooks Pro Advisors are available to answer your questions.

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What causes QuickBooks errors 6131, 0?

• The .ND and .TLG files may be corrupted.
• Previous installations of QuickBooks Desktop were incomplete.
• You may receive error 6131 in QuickBooks due to insufficient administrator privileges.

Ways to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error Code 6131

Below is the list of the steps that are effective against QuickBooks Error Code 6131, 0

Step 1:  Update QuickBooks Desktop  Open QuickBooks.

• Go to the Help menu and select the Refresh QuickBooks Desktop option.
• Then select the Update Now option.
• Then click Reset Updates and finally click Get Updates.
• Once the update is complete, exit QuickBooks.

 Step 2: Use QuickBooks File Doctor.

• Download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Next, open the tool, go to the Company File Issues option, and select the Run QuickBooks File Doctor option.
• Find the company file with error 6131 and click the scan option to diagnose and fix the problem.

 Step 3: Change company file location.

• Access the folder that contains your company's files.
• To do this, right-click the QuickBooks.exe icon and click Properties.
• Then click on the file location to open it.
• Click on the company file and press Ctrl+C to copy the file.
• Next, create a new folder on your desktop and open it.
• Paste the company file here by pressing Ctrl + V inside the folder.
• Next, open QuickBooks and click the Open Company File option.
• Click the Browse option and select the file you copied to the new folder.

 Step 4: Rename .ND and .TLG files.

• First, navigate to your company's file folder.
• Next, look for files with the .ND and .TLG extensions.
• Then right-click on them individually and select Rename.
• Next, add ".old" to the end of the file name.
• Next, open QuickBooks and open the company file.

 Step 5: End QuickBooks Tasks in Task Manager

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously to open Task Manager.
• Click the Processes tab.
• Now you need to select all the QuickBooks processes including QBW32.exe, qbupdate.exe, QBDBMgr.exe one by one and end them by clicking on the End Task ta
• Now open QuickBooks and try opening the company file again.

Conclusion:

That concludes this blog post. It is important to note that QuickBooks Desktop error 6131 is similar to many of the other error codes that belong to the 6xxx series of error codes, which are related to issues related to company files. The solutions to these errors are simple, but you should know the proper troubleshooting steps to follow to resolve these errors. If you need further assistance with this issue, please contact our QuickBooks Error Support team via our helpline at +1-844-499-6700.