As you attempt to open your QuickBooks company file, the software may present you with an error. The QuickBooks error missing name list problem can prevent you from accessing your file. So, if you wish to work on it, then you may not be able to until you get rid of the error. For getting rid of this QuickBooks error, an essential thing to do is to know the reasons for its emergence. By doing so, half the problem will get resolved. After that, you can execute the fixes for solving the problem. These fixes will ensure that you do not see the error again.
The contents of this post have been summarized below.
This section will provide you with 6 reasons that can cause the QB missing name list error. Let us read them to fix and prevent this error.
You will be happy to know that this blog carries 4 fixes for helping you eliminate the QuickBooks missing name list problem. The first fix will show you the usage of the File Doctor Tool. The subsequent fixes will guide you in restoring the backup company file, running the Auto Data Recovery feature, as well as restoring your computer to an earlier date.
One of the easiest ways to fix the QuickBooks error missing name list problem is by running the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool. This tool is a part of the QuickBooks Tool Hub. So, to implement this tool, you will have to download the tool hub on your PC. Below, we have mentioned how you can download the QuickBooks Tool Hub and then run the QB File Doctor Tool.
In case the QuickBooks Tool Hub has already been installed on your PC, you can skip to the eighth step to directly seek the directions for running the tool to repair the error. From the Company File Issues option, you can run this tool and start scanning your QB Company File.
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Pro Tip: It will be advisable that you download the recent version of QuickBooks Tool Hub, that is “1.4.0.0”. In case the tool hub already exists on your system, ensure that its version is the latest one. To check the same, you can visit the tab titled “Home”. At the bottom of this tab, you can click on “About” to know the version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Pro Tip: In case you are unable to find the tool hub’s icon, you can open the “Search Bar” from the “Start Menu” and look for the “QuickBooks Tool Hub”. When its icon appears, you can click to open it.
Alert: In the event that the “QuickBooks Desktop File Doctor” does not open, you can conduct a search for it. Then you can manually run it.
The tool will take some time to scan your file. The time required to scan it will depend on the size of the file. After the scanning process is complete, you can start the QB software and access your file. The problem should not exist now.
Restoring your QB company file’s previous backup is what we will be advising you to do next. You can go ahead with this fix only if you have take backup and restore file. Once you are sure that a backup was made by you, click on File after running the QB software. Via the Open or Restore Company, choose to Restore a Backup Copy. Now, you will be able to restore the backup. As you start working with the backup file, you will be able to eliminate the error of missing name list in the software.
Pro Tip: The name of the “Backup Company File” may appear as “(Your Company Name).qbb”. With this piece of information, you will save your time in looking for this file.
Alert: In case you are opening the backup in the folder in which the current “Company File” has been stored, you may be overwriting the data. For preventing such a situation, we will suggest that you rename the backup or the current “Company File”. When the file and backup have unique names, the overwriting of data will not occur. As an alternative, you can keep the backup in any other folder.
At the end of this fix, you will be provided with a new QB company file. You can start your work using this file without coming across the QuickBooks missing name list problem.
The third fix will help you use the ADR or Auto Data Recovery Feature of QB. This feature can work as a QuickBooks error missing name list problem repair utility. If you want to use it, then prepare a new folder on the Desktop and write QB Test as its name. Then visit the folder in which your business files have been placed. The business file with the “.tlg” extension will have to be copied in the newly made folder. Afterwards, you can access the folder of QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery and perform the remaining directions to settle the error.
Pro Tip: You can tap the “F2” key to directly access your business files. As an alternative, you can tap the “Ctrl” key and “1” key at the same time for accessing these files.
Pro Tip: You may find the folder of “QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery” in the same location where you have stored your business file.
So you see, the ADR feature works just like the QuickBooks error missing name list problem repair utility. It helps you in recovering your data for resuming your work.
QuickBooks error missing name list problem can be fixed by restoring your computer to an earlier date. You will not require any third-party tool in particular for doing so. You can manually do it via the System Restore option in the System Tools. System Tools will be available in the Accessories option. After restoring your computer to an earlier date, you should stop seeing the problem of the missing name list in QuickBooks.
The 12 steps given below will present you with the details for manually restoring your PC.
Alert: The steps of this fix will work for you only when you perform them in the given sequence. So, make sure that the sequence is correctly followed by you.
In Essence
The missing name list error on QB can occur due to various reasons like corrupt files, malware, incomplete installations, etc. By running tools like the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool and restoring backup, you can hope to do away with this problem.
Once you are done resolving this QB error, we will suggest that you explore the usage of the QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool. It will come in handy for resetting your password. Along with that, you should also understand everything about bad debt in QuickBooks. It will improve your knowledge of the software.