There are a handful of errors in the QuickBooks application that keep on appearing from time to time and bother the users. The errors in the software can be prompted due to a variety of factors, such as network issues and damaged files, and among these errors, one of the most frequent ones that a lot of users encounter is the QuickBooks Unrecoverable file error. In this article, we will be mentioning the easy steps you can undertake to resolve this issue.

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Quick Solutions to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Unrecoverable Error

You can implement the following solutions carefully to rectify QuickBooks unrecoverable Error.

Solution 1: Update QuickBooks for QuickBooks unrecoverable error 31197 00540 to Resolve the Error 

An old version of QuickBooks Desktop application is the cause of several various errors in the QuickBooks application, including unrecoverable errors. 

• First, launch the QuickBooks application from the desktop icon or search for it from the Start menu.

• Now tap on Help and select Update QuickBooks. Then, when the Update QuickBooks screen opens up, click on Update Now.

• Next, select the features before you hit on Get Updates, and once the Update is complete, close QuickBooks.

Solution 2: Open a sample company file to Rectify the Error 

When you access a sample QuickBooks company file, it helps in finding if the issue is related to the QB company file or to QuickBooks itself. 

• You need to keep in mind that if you are able to open the sample QB company file, then the company file might be damaged, or the folder where the company file is saved might be damaged.

• If that is the case, we suggest you try copying the file to some other location.

• Another step that you can undertake is to use a recent backup or ADR to restore the file if the error continues to trouble you.

• Also, you should carry out basic data damage-fixing steps if the backup or ADR isn't enough.

• In case you are still facing a similar warning message, then head to the steps ahead.

Easy Steps to Open a sample file

• You can open the sample QuickBooks company file from the No company open window by choosing the Open a sample file option.

• Moving forward, go for any sample file on the list.

Quick Steps to copy the company file to a different location

• When you copy and access the QuickBooks company file from a different location, then it helps in spotting if the folder that has the company file is damaged or too deep, which implies that it exceeds the file system path limitation. 

• In case you get the same issue even after moving the QuickBooks company file, then this implies that either the company file or the QuickBooks installation is damaged.

• To launch the QB company file from a different location, you are needed to right-click anywhere on the desktop and opt for New and Folder options, respectively.

• Also name the folder QBTEST then right-click the file and choose Copy option before moving to the next step.

• Now, paste the QuickBooks company file into the QBTEST folder that was created earlier.

• In the end, open the company file from the QBTEST folder.

Solution 3:Restore Backup through Auto Data Recovery to Rectify the Error 

This solution can help you restore the transaction of the last 12 hours only and to use earlier. QBW. adr and TLG. adr files, follow the steps described below:

• First, make a new folder QBTEST on your Windows desktop, then search and open the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery.

• Now copy and paste the files with the extensions. TLG. adr and .QBW. adr in QBTEST folder.

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