Not just small and medium-sized businesses, QuickBooks Desktop is also used by large organizations for their accounting needs. It has all the advanced features and tools that one can expect. Unfortunately, some technical issues like QuickBooks error 179 interrupt users. Moreover, the user might encounter the issue while working on QuickBooks and rebuilding the company file. They get the error along with a message, “Error 179: Verify Master: totTrans wrong. Is 3851. Should be 3884.” Damage to the company file and QuickBooks Desktop are among the main prompts of the error. However, running the File Doctor Tool from the QuickBooks Tool Hub can help rectify the error. Read the entire blog carefully to learn more about QuickBooks rebuild error 179.

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What are the causes behind QuickBooks rebuild error 179?

Following are some reasons that prompt error 179 in QuickBooks:

1. Missing important QuickBooks files from the folder.
2. Using QuickBooks on multiple devices at the same time.
3. Issues with company files and QuickBooks Desktop.

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Solutions to Eliminate QuickBooks error message 179

Solution 1. Use File Doctor from the QuickBooks Tool Hub to fix company file issues

1. Close all QuickBooks company files if open and then exit the QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Open your browser to download the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer.
3. Save the downloaded file somewhere on your Windows Desktop so you can easily find it.
4. Locate and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file from your desktop and follow the instructions given on the screen.
5. Next, click to select the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox. This will complete the installation process.
6. After the installation, the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon will show up on the desktop.
7. Double-click the icon to open the QuickBooks Tool hub and select the Company File Issues tab.
8. Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor and choose your company file from the drop-down menu.
9. If you can’t see your file there, click Browse and search.
10. Next, click to select the middle Check your file option.
11. Click Continue, enter admin login details, and select Next.

If the error recurs even after running File Doctor, try the next solution.

Solution 2. Generate a backup to prevent data loss

1. Start QuickBooks Desktop and select the File menu.
2. Choose the Switch to Single-user mode option and click the File menu again.
3. Select the Backup Company option and then Create Local Backup.
4. On the prompt window, select Local Backup and then Next.
5. Under the Local Backup Only section, click Browse and choose a location to save your backup company file.
6. You also have the option to set the number of backups you want to keep.
7. Finally, click Save it now and then Next.

We know resolving technical error like QuickBooks error 179 on your own can be frustrating and exhausting. If you need more assistance to resolve the issue, call us on our customer support number and talk to certified QuickBooks professionals.

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