Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 6177, 0 (Can't Use the Path)

In QuickBooks, Error 6177 generally appears when users make an attempt to open the company file or make certain modifications to it. The error message associated with the error immediately pops up on the screen and becomes an obstruction for users, thereby delaying the timely submission of work. To know more about QuickBooks Error Code 6177 and the different methods to rule it out, read this article till the conclusion.

What are The Reasons for QuickBooks Error 6177?

• A recent system change may have incited corruption in the Company file(s). 

• Some viruses or malware may have infected the company file.

• User accidentally deleted critical files in QuickBooks.

Different Methods to Root out QuickBooks Error 6177

Method 1: Reset the Multi-User Mode

• Run QuickBooks as an admin.

• From the File menu, choose Utilities.

• Choose the stop multi-user hosting option.

• To affirm the change, click on Yes.

• After that, quit QuickBooks.

• Now, run QuickBooks again.

• Click on the File tab. 

• Now, go to the File menu.

• Pick the multi-user access hosting option.

• Now, try opening the company file once again to check for QuickBooks Error 6177.

Method 2: Update QuickBooks

• Right-click the QuickBooks Desktop icon.

• Click on the Run as administrator option.

• Go to the Help menu in QuickBooks and then click on Update QuickBooks Desktop.

• Select Mark All and then click on Save.

• Hit on the Update Now tab.

• Make sure to mark the Reset Update checkbox.

• Click on the Get Updates tab.

• When updates are finished, open QuickBooks and let the downloaded updates get installed on the computer.

Method 3: Moving the Company File to Another Location

• In the QuickBooks directory, search for the company file with the.QBW extension.

• An easy way to access the QuickBooks directory is to right-click the desktop icon of QuickBooks and then opt for Properties.

• Follow it up by clicking on Open File Location.

• Locate the company file and then copy it [Ctrl + C].

• Paste the file to a new folder, preferably on the Desktop [Ctrl + V].

• Now, run QuickBooks and make another attempt to open the company file. This time, browse for the file copied to the new folder.

Method 4: Create a New Portable Company File 

• Run QuickBooks and head to the "File" tab.

• Click on "Restore or Open an Existing Company".

• Opt to restore the portable file and then click on Next.

• Open the portable Company file.

• Choose the option to return the file to the original drive.

• Click on the Save button.

• Run QuickBooks and open the company file again.

Method 5: Fixing the Company File Path.

• Head to the QuickBooks folder.

• Within this folder, search for the files with ".ND." extension.

• Click on the file(s) and press the "Delete" button.

• Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

• Choose the company folder in the Database Server Manager.

• Click on "Start Scan."

• Afterward, run QuickBooks and open the company file.

A culminating note!

With this, we have uncovered all the different methods to fix QuickBooks Error code 6177. If you are facing any technical issue in QuickBooks and want a quick resolution for the same, you can reach out to our team of QuickBooks professionals by calling the toll-free number +1-800-761-1787.