QuickBooks Data Disappeared Precise Troubleshooting Guide
                     QuickBooks Data Disappeared: 
Precise Troubleshooting Guide
QuickBooks Desktop users need to carefully store their essential data in 
the company file as they are required to use that data almost on a daily 
basis for various tasks. Sometimes this essential QB data gets corrupted or 
damaged, and therefore, it becomes impossible for QB Desktop users to 
access the data stored in the data file.
This typical problem is called as ‘QuickBooks Data Disappeared’ problem, 
and to resolve this issue, a unique tool named ‘QuickBooks Auto Data 
Recovery’ has been made available by Intuit.
Here’s a complete explanation of this problem, along with different ways 
to tackle it in this technical blog.
Are you encountering the ‘QuickBooks Data Disappeared’ problem? 
Just dial +1-855-948-3646 to connect with our QB Professionals Team 
for instant guidance.

QB Data Not Found Problem: Essential 
Conditions to Fulfill Before Utilizing the ‘QB 
Auto Data Recovery’ Tool
You must confirm the following criteria before using the ‘QB Auto Data Recovery’ 
Tool to eliminate the ‘QB Data Not Found Problem’:
 This tool can work only in the QB Pro, Premier, and Enterprise editions installed 
on the Windows operating system.
 The QB Desktop application should have installed the newest updates released by 
Intuit.
 The size of the recovered data file will be limited to 1.5 Gigabytes on the 
computer.
Precise Step-Wise Process to Resolve ‘QB 
Data Cannot Be Found Problem’ Through 
the ‘QB Auto Data Recovery Tool.’
The two step-wise processes described below can be successfully used to tackle the ‘QB Data 
Cannot Be Found Problem’ via the ‘QB Auto Data Recovery Tool’:
Process 1: Correctly recover the required QB data through the 
‘Transaction Log File’ and the ‘ADR edition of the company file.’
 In this process, firstly, you should swiftly create a fresh folder on the Windows Desktop with a 
fresh name such as ‘QBKEYNEWUP’, and then you must move ahead to the location where your 
company file folder is saved.
 Next, access the company file folder and then copy the Transaction Log File (‘.TLG’), after 
which you have to paste this copied file inside the ‘QBKEYNEWUP’ folder on the Windows 
Desktop.
 Thereafter, you must launch the ‘QB Auto Data Recovery Folder’, 
following which you should successfully copy the ‘.QBW.adr’ file 
situated inside it.
 Now, paste the copied ‘.QBW.adr’ file within the ‘QBKEYNEWUP’ folder 
on the Windows Desktop & then you should rename the ‘.QBW.adr’ file 
so that the ‘.adr’ file extension is erased.
 Finally, you will be able to successfully access the ‘.QBW’ file saved 
inside the ‘QBKEYNEWUP’ folder on your Windows Desktop via the QB 
Desktop application.
 Thereafter, you must launch the ‘QB Auto Data Recovery Folder’, following which you 
should successfully copy the ‘.QBW.adr’ file situated inside it.
 Now, paste the copied ‘.QBW.adr’ file within the ‘QBKEYNEWUP’ folder on the Windows 
Desktop & then you should rename the ‘.QBW.adr’ file so that the ‘.adr’ file extension is 
erased.
 Finally, you will be able to successfully access the ‘.QBW’ file saved inside the 
‘QBKEYNEWUP’ folder on your Windows Desktop via the QB Desktop application.
 Process 2: Promptly recover full QB data via the ADR editions of 
the company file (‘.QBW.adr’) as well as the Transaction Log File 
(‘.TLG.adr’)
 First & foremost, instantly generate a new folder on the Windows Desktop with a suitable 
name like ‘QBKEYTUP’, and then you should access the ‘QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery 
Folder’ situated on your system.
 Afterward, instantly copy the ‘.QBW.adr’ as well as the ‘.TLG.adr’ files, and then you will 
need to paste both these files inside the ‘QBKEYTUP’ folder on the Windows Desktop.
 Now, edit the names of the ‘.QBW.adr’ & the ‘.TLG.adr’ files such that the 
‘.adr’ file extension is removed, and then you shall be able to access the 
company file (‘.QBW’) saved inside the ‘QBKEYTUP’ folder via the QB Desktop 
application.
Conclusion
By suitably using these processes, you can surely root out the ‘
QuickBooks Data Disappeared’ problem. For further help & guidance, dial +1-
855-948-3646 to approach our QB Technical Specialists Team.