How To Get Rid Of QuickBooks Company File Not Found
                     Easy & Effective 
Methods to Rectify 
QuickBooks Company 
File Not Found Issue
If you are a regular QuickBooks user, you might know the importance of 
company data files to run different operations. But sometimes, users can’t 
access the company file, and they might get the QuickBooks Company File Not 
Found error on their screen. This error code can get triggered due to many 
reasons, like an incorrect file path. If you are getting the QuickBooks can’t find 
your company file error message, you can use the solutions mentioned below 
to address it easily.
If you are having trouble understanding the solutions or terminating 
the error message on your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-
0042 to get instant help from our team of QB professionals.

Possible Triggers & Causes for the QuickBooks Unable to Locate the Company File 
Error
If you are encountering the QuickBooks company file lost error message, the 
following common reasons and causes might be responsible –
• Essential files, like the QBWUSER.INI file, are not running correctly, and the files 
might be improper, broken, damaged, or corrupted.
• There are network connectivity issues while running QuickBooks in a multi-user 
mode, and the hosting settings might be misconfigured.
• The company file you are trying to access is stored in an external drive, or an 
incorrect folder, and the file might be broken or damaged.
• Your QuickBooks Desktop version is obsolete or outdated, and the discontinued 
version might be leading to compatibility issues while accessing the QBW files.
Reliable Solutions to Easily Terminate the 
QuickBooks Company File Disappeared Error 
Message
You can reliably rectify the QuickBooks company file is missing error message by 
using the solutions mentioned below –
Solution 1 – Ping your Server from the Workstations by 
Running the CMD Command
You can address the company file not found QuickBooks error message by 
running the ping command on the server PC.
• Go to your workstation and press the Windows + R keys to type 
the CMD command in the Run box, followed by typing ipconfig/all.
• Make a note of the hostname and type Ping [Host Name] to ping the 
server and check if the packets are sent correctly and they are not reverted 
back to the original source.
Solution 2 – Access a Backup File and Open the QBW 
Company File from the File Section
You need to ensure that the method you are using to access the company file is 
correct by trying to open the backup.
• Open QuickBooks and go to the File menu to click the Open or Restore 
Company option, followed by selecting Restore a Backup File to access 
the QBB backup file in the app.
• Next, go back to the File menu and choose the company files you want to 
access by selecting Open or Restore Company and choosing the Open a 
Company File option.
• Lastly, browse the QBW company file and select Open, followed by 
checking if the data file access issues are successfully terminated.
Conclusion
The QuickBooks Company file Not Found error can be easily rectified by 
using the solutions provided above. If the error code persists, you can call us 
at 1-855-856-0042 to get professional assistance from our technical support 
team.