Errors due to technical issues in QuickBooks are a common problem. One of these common errors is QuickBooks error 6105 which also known as condensed data issue. This error occurs when the user faces problems in accessing their files due to data corruption or damage. Due to this error, the user is unable to access their important data which disrupts daily business operations. This error may also occurs due to improper file handling, system crashes or when users try to condense a large size company file. In this segment, we will learn in depth about what this error is and what causes it. Along with this, we will also know the right solutions to fix it by understanding its causes.
Methods to resolve QuickBooks error code 6105 when accessing company file
If you are facing QuickBooks error code 6105 then you need not to worry as below we have provided some DIY methos to rectify this error.
Solution 1: Stop QuickBooks programs running in background
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc together on the keyboard. This will open the list of programs running on your system.

- Now, select the Processes tab and go to QuickBooks Processes.
- Then, right-click on each process and click on the End task option.
Solution 2: Restart your system
- Close all the programs running on the system.
- Now restart your system.
- After restarting your system click on Windows button and type control panel in the search box and enter it.
- Next, click on user accounts then again click on user account.

- Now check if your account is labeled as an administrator under your name.
- To view other accounts, click Manage other accounts
- To convert your account to an administrator, enter administrator credentials when prompted-
- Select your profile.
- Click Change account type.
- Select Administrator and enter the administrator password when prompted.
Solution 3: Run QuickBooks desktop as Administrator
- First you need to close the QuickBooks desktop.
- Now right click on the QuickBooks desktop icon and select run as administration.

- A dialog box open on the screen click yes to proceed.
Solution 4: Change the extension of QuickBooks supported files
- Open the folder that contains your QuickBooks company files.
- Now Locate the following support files:
- Network Data File: company file name.nd
- Transaction Log File: company file name.tlg
- Right-click each file and select Rename.

- Add .OLD at the end of the file name:
- company file name.nd.OLD
- company file name.tlg.OLD
- Save the changes and close the folder.
- Open QuickBooks desktop and check if the error is resolved.
Solution 5: Re-Create company file
- First you need to locate our company file and open it.
- Now choose Utilities option.

- After that choose the opt that allows you to reset the company file.
- Click Verify to check the hosting of the company file.
- Finally, allow rebuilding to occur.
Solution 6: Run Verify and Rebuild data utility tool
- First, press the File tab and scroll down to Utilities.
- Select the Verify Data option and click OK to run the tool.

- Wait for the process to finish. You will see one of these messages:
- “QuickBooks detected no problems with your data.” (No issues found)
- An error message with on-screen instructions.
- “Your data has lost integrity.” (Requires running the Rebuild Data tool)
- Go to File > Utilities > Rebuild Data if required.

- Create a backup when prompted, then let the tool run.
- Once you see “Rebuild has been completed,” close the window and restart QuickBooks.

Solution 7: Perform a clean installation using clean installation tool
- First, close your QuickBooks desktop.
- Now, type Control Panel in the search box in your Windows OS.
- Then, select Programs and Features.
- Go to QuickBooks and click on the Uninstall option.

- Now reinstall QuickBooks desktop and run the software as administrator.
- Then, try to open the company file.
Solution 8: Use QuickBooks data recovery tool

- Backup your company file before using the tool.
- Open the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery tool.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to scan and repair the corrupted file.
- After the process is complete, check if the company file opens correctly.
What are the reasons behind the QuickBooks error message 6105?
There are many reasons which trigger the QuickBooks Error Message 6105 are as-
- This error can be caused by the QuickBooks company file being corrupted or damaged. It can also be caused by problems during file creation, data transfer or storage.
- If you are using an older version of QuickBooks than it may result in compatibility issues and errors.
- Insufficient administrative privileges interfere with normal QuickBooks operations.
- If your QuickBooks software not be installed properly than it cause the error 6105.
- QuickBooks file extensions can become corrupted, which affecting data access.
- Programs running in the background can cause problems and interfere with proper functioning.
- System error or insufficient permissions can also cause such an error.
How to identify QuickBooks error message 6105?
- A pop-up shows “Error code 6105: Compressing data failed.”
- The condensation process is not completed.
- QuickBooks cannot open or access the file.
- Missing transactions, incorrect balances, or distorted reports.
- QuickBooks runs slowly or crashes.
- QuickBooks freezes when opening or managing the file.
Conclusion
In this segment we discussed about the QuickBooks error code 6105. Here we discussed why this error happened and how it disturbed user. We also try to give you the best solutions to resolve this error. If you have any doubt and still need any technical guidance then you contact our QuickBooks error support team at 1-888-368-8874. You can speak our experts they will provide you immediate guidance for your problem.
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