‘QuickBooks Asking to Rebuild Data Continuously’ Error

What to do when QuickBooks Asks for Rebuild Data when Trying to Back Up the Company File?

If you are trying to create the backup for your company file and QuickBooks is continuously throwing the error that there is some data discrepancy and you will have to use Rebuild data.

As we all know the rebuild data tool is an inbuilt functionality in QuickBooks which resolves any kind of minor data-related issue or damages.

So, if your QuickBooks application is asking to rebuild data every time you try to create the backup of your company file means there is some problem with the functionality of things. We will try to resolve the issue with the help of the below write-up.

Process steps to handle Rebuild data error (QuickBooks asking to rebuild data continuously)

We will try to resolve this issue with the help of the QuickBooks File Doctor. Kindly follow the below process step by step to avoid any confusion or error:

Total Time: 8 minutes

  1. Step One

    First of all, you need to download the QuickBooks file doctor application on your computer. If you already have installed it on your system, then it is recommended that you uninstall and reinstall it to ensure you have the latest release version.

  2. Step Two

    When the download is completed, click on the .exe file and follow the directions on the screen to install the application.

  3. Step Three

    It will get automatically opened on your system post-installation, but if it does not, click on the green wrench icon on the Windows taskbar or start menu.

  4. Fourth Step

    Now after opening it, you need to search and locate your company file with the help of the browse option. You need to use the drop-down list to find your company file in the list, if it is not there then please use the browse option to manually locate it.

  5. Fifth Step

    Now after this, enter the admin password to open your company file and click on Next.

  6. Sixth Step

    Then you are required to choose the host/server or workstation, please ensure to select the correct option.

  7. Eight Step

    Now you will be given two options, once you are prompted to share the company file:

    💠 Choose Yes: In case you are running the QuickBooks doctor file on your host/ server computer.
    💠 Choose No: In case you are running the QuickBooks file doctor on a system which is a host/server computer i.e. maybe your desktop.

  8. Step Nine

    After step 7, you need to wait till the time QuickBooks file doctor diagnoses the issue with your company file.

    If in case you are running the data damage along with the (+) networking option, then you may have to wait till the time the QuickBooks file doctor finishes its work. 

    It could take a while to diagnose the issue and repair the data if your file is on a network location or is heavy in size. Once the QuickBooks file doctor finishes up its work, you can open the QuickBooks and try creating the backup of the company file again. If you choose the “networking only” mode, then it will just take a minute or two.

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If you still need any help, please dial a toll-free number at smbaccountants.com and get help from the QB technical helpdesk.


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