Well, QuickBooks is great software when it comes to handling the workflow of the business. Many small and mid-sized business owners like this software due to its amazing features and functionalities. However, you still have to experience various error codes occasionally while working with this software. In order to deal with the error codes and bugs, Intuit has been launched the QuickBooks File Doctor in 2012.

Earlier, two programs (QuickBooks file diagnostic tool and QuickBooks network diagnostic tool) had been used to resolve issues related to QuickBooks. As time passes, intuit has combined both of these programs and formed a single one i.e. QuickBooks File Doctor Tool. You must know the file doctor tool is built-in to QB 2014 and later versions. In case, you are using an old version, then you have to download the latest file doctor from the official website of Intuit.

QuickBooks File Doctor is a repairing tool that is used to fix various issues like file data corruption issues, windows issues, network-related errors, etc. You don’t need to do anything to access the file doctor tool. QuickBooks file doctor tool first verifies your company files and detect the issue in a single run. Once the issue gets detected, then this tool starts fixing it automatically. If you are new to deal with any technical issues using QuickBooks file doctor tool, then don’t worry. Since this tool is easy to use to troubleshoot any company file errors.

QuickBooks file doctor only compatible with the UK and US versions of QuickBooks. You must keep in mind that the inbuilt file doctor can only fix the QuickBooks data related issues. You will not be able to resolve company file errors or other issues by the internal doctor tool.

The following are some issues that you can troubleshoot by using the file doctor tool. By knowing all of them, you get to know the advantages of installing the tool. Let’s understand them one by one:

1. If you have lost all your company file data or employee’s data file, then resolve such an issue using the QuickBooks file doctor tool.
2. You can utilize the file doctor tool when you are unable to run the company file.
3. You will be able to fix all your network errors that can be occurred due to multi-user issues.
4. When you are attempting to access the QB file that is saved on another device and failed to do so. This issue can also be tackled by the file doctor tool.
5. All errors related to the 6000 series can be fixed using the doctor tool.

Listed below are some of the benefits that you can avail of after the installation of the QuickBooks file doctor tool. You must be aware of the advantages to get a better understanding of the file doctor tool.

• You can easily resolve all network errors using the QuickBooks file doctor tool.
• With the help of the QuickBooks file doctor tool, you can save your lots of time and spend it in making a better decision for your business.
• In case of the damage in your QuickBooks data, you can use the file doctor tool.
• The doctor tool resolves all the issues related to the company file.

• QuickBooks file doctor is not supported for QuickBooks MAC versions.
• The doctor tool file tool is compatible with all Windows OS versions.
• If you have already installed any version of the file doctor in your PC, then first uninstall that version. And then, download the latest file doctor tool.
• We advise you to use the external version of the QuickBooks file doctor tool. Since the internal tool will not be able to fix all types of error code that you might be encountered.

QuickBooks file doctor tool can be downloaded by two methods. One way to download the tool is directly from the official website of Intuit. Another way is to download using the QuickBooks tools hub. Here, we have provided you the complete steps of downloading the file doctor tool in both of the ways. You can choose as per your convenience.

• Firstly, you are required to run the official website of Intuit.
• After that, choose QuickBooks File Doctor Tool Download.
• Then, access the QBFD.exe file.
• Next, the installation will start automatically.
• Once the QuickBooks file doctor tool gets downloaded, the doctor tool will automatically open. If this doesn’t happen, you can launch the program by clicking on Start.
• Finally, you are just left to follow the prompts in order to fix your issues.

• Firstly, you must have the installation of the QuickBooks Tools Hub.
• And then, download the QuickBooks Tool Hub file and save it on your desktop.
• After that, choose the QuickBooksToolHUb.exe file.
• You have to follow the prompts to accept the terms and conditions.
• When you are done with the installation process, double-tap on the Tool Hub to run the tool.
• Next, go to the Company File Issues tab.
• You have to select Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
• After that, you are required to select your company file and click on check your company file.
• Press Continue.
• Lastly, you are left to enter your admin password and select Next.

The built-in version of the file doctor tool automatically detects the issues and resolves them. You are not required to do anything except clicking on the Start option to run this tool. The following are the step-by-step instructions that you need to follow in order to use this version.

• First of all, you need to open QuickBooks without launching the company file.
• After that, click on the File menu and choose Utilities.
• Then, select Repair File and Network Problems.
• Browse and choose the Company File that needs to repair by choosing Open.
• Click on Show Advanced Settings and then, choose Next.
• Type your credentials whenever asked and press Next.
• Finally, you can open your file again and check whether the issue is resolved.

After knowing the steps to use both of the QuickBooks file doctor tool versions, you should know the outcomes shows by this tool. Below written are the result possibilities that the file doctor tool shows after diagnosing issues.

Result 1: QuickBooks file doctor hasn’t detected the issue

When the QuickBooks file doctor tool shows that no error has been detected, you are not required to do anything. This indicates that your software is free of error codes and bugs. You can log in to your company file. And if for any reason, you are failed to access the company file, then use the Auto Data Recovery tool to fix this issue.

Result 2: QuickBooks file doctor has detected the issue and able to fix it

If the file doctor indicates that the problem has been detected and able to resolve, this is the good news. Because you still have a chance to fix your issues using the file doctor tool. For this, you need to choose Open new Company while the process displaying the result.

Result 3: QuickBooks file doctor has detected the issue, but unable to fix it

If the file doctor tool shows this result, then you are suggested to use the Auto Data Recovery tool. Including this, you need to enter the transactions manually. The ADR will help you to fix your issues associated with the QuickBooks software.

The aforementioned article covers all the aspects related to the QuickBooks File Doctor. Hopefully, this blog has proved to be fruitful for you. Before installing the QuickBooks file doctor, you must have the installation of the QuickBooks software in your system. We always recommend you keep updating your software to avoid any bugs or error codes. If for any cause, you haven’t got the required information regarding the tool, then feel free to talk to our experts.