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lisa-karen-litze
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How do I unhide a company file

 
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BigRedConsulting
Community Champion

How do I unhide a company file

There isn't a way to hide a company file, so not sure what you're asking.

 

RaymondJayO
Moderator

How do I unhide a company file

Let's first go to the Folder Options tab so you can unhide your company file, @lisa-karen-litze. Please take note that the steps below are applicable for Windows 7 and Vista. Let me guide you how. 

  1. Right-click the Windows logo.
  2. Select Open Windows Explorer.
  3. Choose Organize.
  4. Click Folder Options.
  5. Go to the View tab.
  6. Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Advanced settings section.
  7. Clear the Hide protected system operating files box. 
  8. Choose Yes on the warning message. 
  9. Click Apply and OK

 

The screenshot below shows you the fifth to seventh steps. If you're using other versions of Windows, see the Display hidden files and folders section through this article: Show Hidden Files.

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Once done, perform a wild card search in Windows. Then, open your file in QuickBooks. Here's how: 

  1. Enter *.qbw in the Search programs and files dialog box. 
  2. Find the file from the list. Make a note of the file's location.
  3. Select the QuickBooks icon to open the file or go to File from the top menu. 
  4. Choose Open or Restore Company.
  5. Select Open a Company File.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Make sure the file name and its type are correct. 
  8. Click Open.

 

See the screenshot below to guide you through the last four steps. 

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In case you're receiving an error that a company file is missing or cannot be found, it might be disconnected from the path where the QuickBooks file is located or your company file has been deleted from your computer. There are two solutions to fix this error depending on if you're accessing the file over a network or it's saved locally on the same computer. For more information, go through this article: Company File is Missing or Cannot Be Found

 

I'll be right here to help if you need further assistance. Have a great day, @lisa-karen-litze.

TSS ACCA
Level 1

How do I unhide a company file

Oh.....I'm afraid there is....!  I did it quite by mistake!  I am now trying to find out how to undo it and have it showing again.

Julie at UEELLC
Level 1

How do I unhide a company file

To clarify to those answering, I also need to unhide a file. To hide, on the screen that says "No Company Open" and you can select the company you wish to open, you can also select "Edit List". There is where you have the option to hide a file. I've just done that, thinking I was finished with the file, but I need some account balances out of there. I can't get back in. And when I select the "Find a company file" from the same screen, it just continues to search with no results. 

 

 

Rubielyn_J
QuickBooks Team

How do I unhide a company file

Let me help to get this sorted out so you can open your company file, @Julie. This way, you can get back to your business right away.

 

The location of your company file depends on where it was originally stored. Press F2 on your keyboard to open the Product Information page to trace the .QBW file.

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You can also review your backup settings to find the folder location of the backup file.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the File menu, then select Back Up Company
  2. Select Create Local Backup
  3. Click the Options button.
  4. Check the folder location under Tell us where to save your backup copies.

 

If you're still unable to locate it, perform a wildcard search on the computer. Type one of the following extensions in the search bar of the Start Menu. Make sure to include the asterisk (*) before the file type.

  • *.qbw (Working Files)
  • *.qbb (Back Up Files)
  • *.qba (Accountants Copy Files)
  • *.qbx (Accountants Transfer Files)
  • *.qby (Accountants Change Files)

 

I encourage you to open this article for more information about this topic: Company file is missing or cannot be found.

 

Additionally, I've added these articles to help you if you've encounter issues with QuickBooks:

 

Let me know if you need further assistance. This way, we can perform additional troubleshooting steps to find your company. Have a wonderful day.

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