QuickBooks error 6012 1061

How to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6012, 1061?

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Users have been able to drastically cut down on manual labor by using QuickBooks, an accounting software that serves the needs of small to mid-sized enterprises around the world. But QuickBooks inevitably has bugs and faults in its own internal workings. In this article, we’ll discuss QuickBooks error 6012 1061. It usually happens at any time and is an unrecoverable error. Therefore, if you as a user encounter this problem, you must utilize this article to manually fix it.

Causes of QuickBooks Error 6012,1061

There are a variety of potential causes for this error, including:

  • In any case, if the folder where you saved your company file has become corrupted or damaged, you may see QuickBooks Error 6012, 1061.
  • The size of your company file name exceeds the allowed limit.
  • The link between two computers is being prevented by a firewall.
  • This QuickBooks error could be caused by damaged or corrupted.ND and.TLG files.
  • If you are still utilizing an old version of QuickBooks desktop, you can run into this problem.

Methods To Resolve QuickBooks Error 6012,1061

Method 1: Update QuickBooks manually

 

When resolving the QuickBooks error code 6012 1061, the standard method is the first one we suggest. Common issues are normally resolved by updating an application; using this solution, we’ll try to correct the unrecoverable error.

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  • Close the company file and the QuickBooks software if you were working on it.
  • Select your Windows’ Start button.
  • To find QuickBooks Desktop, type it into the search bar.
  • Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon after finding it.
  • Go to Run and select Administrator.
  • You will see the No Company Open screen in front of you.
  • Utilize the Help menu.
  • Select Update QuickBooks Desktop from the menu.

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  • Afterward, select All from the Options tab.
  • Select Save.
  • You can find the Reset Update checkbox by going to the Update Now tab. After checking the box, click the Get Updates button.

Method 2: Rename the .ND and .TLG files

Go to the Corporate File directory. When you right-click QuickBooks’ icon, select Properties.

  • Choose Open File Location from the menu now.
  • Choose the.ND and.TLG files separately in the Folder panel that appears.
  • When you right-click on them, select Rename.
  • Add the extension “.old” to the end of the filename.
  • Open the company file in QuickBooks now.

Method 3: Use the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

When you attempt to use QuickBooks with a corrupted installation, the unrecoverable error 6012 1061 may show up. In this case, the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool may be of assistance. As a result, this solution will assist you in using QuickBooks Tool Hub’s Install Diagnostic Tool to resolve common installation problems.

  • Select the Installation Issues option by double-clicking the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon.

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  • Go to QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool by clicking it.
  • The process could take up to 20 minutes once the tool has begun to run.
  • You must restart your system when the Install Diagnostic Tool has finished running.
  • Check to check if QuickBooks Error 6012 1061 still displays on your screen after restarting QuickBooks Desktop and the data file.
  • Continue with the following solution if the issue cannot be fixed.

 

Method 4: Disable the desktop version of QuickBooks

Suppressing the QuickBooks Desktop application is an additional effective solution for the QuickBooks Desktop unrecoverable error. Some people may find the steps challenging, but if you follow the instructions exactly, the error can be fixed.

Step 1: Disable the Desktop Before Launching QuickBooks

  • As you launch QuickBooks Desktop, press and hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
  • Hold down the Ctrl key until the QuickBooks application’s No Company Open window appears.

Step 2: Suppress the desktop while the company file is being launched.

  • You will land on the No Company Open window after taking the first step.
  • Continue to hold the Alt key while you click Open after selecting the company file you like to access.
  • Drop the Alt key only when prompted to input your login information.
  • Please enter your username and password.
  • It’s important to remember not to let go of the Alt key if you weren’t prompted to input your login information.
  • Hold the Alt key once more while you choose OK.
  • Once the company file of your choice has opened, let go of the Alt key.

Method 5: Manually fix the.NET Frameworks

QuickBooks may experience Error 6012 1061 if the Microsoft.NET Framework is damaged. We advise employing this technique and fixing the MS.NET Framework because it’s necessary for running web-based apps.

  • Close all open system files.
  • Search for the Control Panel in the search box on the Start menu.
  • Select Uninstall a Program under Programs and Features. This command doesn’t require you to uninstall anything.
  • Look for the following versions of the.NET Framework on the list by selecting the Turn Windows features on or off option:

.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

Review the  functionality of NET Framework 4.5  (or Later)

If you see that the.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox isn’t selected, take the following actions:

  • On the.NET Framework 4.5 checkbox, click the box (or later).
  • To keep your changes, click the OK button.
  • Reboot your computer.

You must take the following actions if the checkbox next to.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) is already selected:

  • To save these changes, choose the.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox and then click OK.
  • Reboot your computer.
  • Re-select the.NET Framework 4.5 after logging in as the system administrator.

 

Review the.NET Framework 3.5 SP1’s operation.

If the.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 checkbox isn’t selected, take the following actions:

  • Check the box next to “.NET Framework 3.5 SP1” to enable it.
  • To keep your changes, click the OK button.
  • Reboot your computer.

The actions below must be taken if the box next to.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is already checked:

  • To save these changes, choose the.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 checkbox and then click OK.
  • Reboot your computer.
  • Re-select the.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 after logging in as the system administrator.

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Wrapping Up!

We assume QuickBooks Error 6012 1061 has been resolved by this point, but if it hasn’t after reading this comprehensive article, don’t hesitate to call the support team at 1 800 761 1787.  We will be happy to fix the issue.