Quickbooks Error 6123 - Hacked

QuickBooks is the go-to application for a large number of business organizations. Also, the software is a hub of technical glitches that cause hindrance in daily operations. The QuickBooks Error 6123 is one such error that comes up when the user tries to restore the company file backup. Like most errors, this one also causes the screen to freeze and the Windows to crash. In this blog, we aim to provide you with details in the context of the causes of Error 6123 and the solutions.

 
If you are annoyed by facing the error for a long time, it is time to contact our Certified Experts at 855-856-0042 to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
 

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What Triggers QuickBooks Error 6123?

1. The system firewall is blocking QuickBooks activities.

2. Attack of virus or malware on the system.

3. When you try to restore the company file backup from an external drive or storage device.

4. A damaged QuickBooks or Windows operating system.

5. When QuickBooks is facing connectivity issues with the host. 

Troubleshooting QuickBooks Error 6123

 
Option 1- Create a New User for Windows

1. Click on the Windows icon.

2. In the search bar, type Control Panel.

3. Double-click on the Control Panel tab in the given list of options.

4. Go to the User section.

5. Select the Create New User option.

6. In the field of User Type, choose Administrator.

7. Now, you must sign out of the current Windows user.

8. Reboot your device.

9. In the login screen, use the credentials for the new user.

10. Open QuickBooks to check if the issue has been resolved.

Option 2- Use the QuickBooks Tool Hub

1. Exit from QuickBooks.

2. Visit the Intuit website and download the latest available version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.

3. Open the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.

4. Follow the on-screen wizard to complete the installation process.

5. After this, open the Tool Hub.

6. Click on the Program Problems tab.

7. Choose to Quick Fix my Program.

8. Let the scan run entirely.

9. Open QuickBooks to check if the error still exists.

10. In case, Error 6123 does not go away; you need to run the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool from the Company File Issues section.

 
Option 3- Restore your Company File from the Hard Drive
 
Ensure that if your backup is stored on an external drive, you must move it to your local hard drive first and then proceed- 

1. Open QuickBooks.

2. Press the File drop-down menu.

3. Select the Open or Restore Company option.

4. Click on Restore a Backup Copy.

5. Hit the Next button.

6. Tap on Local Backup.

7. Hit Next again.

8. Look for the file with the format [company name].qbb.

9. Choose the folder where you want to store this file.

10. Finally, press the Save button.

We are aware that QuickBooks Error 6123 mainly arises when you try to access the company file or restore its backup. We hope you found our helpful; however, if it did not help, get in touch with professionals at 855-856-0042 for swift assistance.

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