QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery Tool (Complete Guide)

One common issue users face is data loss. If you're a QuickBooks user, you might encounter an additional folder containing new folders, known as the QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery folder. This folder essentially serves as a backup for your company files. In the event of data loss, this tool can be instrumental in recovering vital information. In this article, we will delve into the workings of QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery, providing a detailed understanding of its functionality.

A step-by-step guide to recovering lost data with QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery

Using QuickBooks Auto Recovery Tool, you can recover your lost data with QuickBooks auto data recovery by following the steps below:

Step 1: Recover lost data using the original .TLG file with .QBW.adr.file

To recover recently lost transactions, you can utilize the original Transaction Log file and the current version of ADR. Follow the steps below for the recovery process:

• Create a new folder on your desktop and name it QBTest.
• Open the folder where you've saved the company file. You can find the company file location on the Product Information screen and No Company Open Window. (Note: To open the Product information, press F2 or Ctrl+1 on your keyboard).
• Search for the .tlg file in your company file's folder, which should have the same name as your company file.
• If you can't identify the .tlg file, follow these steps to Show File Extensions:
• Press Windows + E keys to open File Explorer.
• Select Organize, then choose Folder and search options (for Windows 10, 8.1, and 8).
• Choose View and select the File Name Extension.
• Uncheck the Hide Extensions for Known file types option.
• Click Apply and then OK.

Step 2: Recover recent transactions using the .QBW. adr and .TLG.adr files

This solution will contain both the .QBW and .TLG files in ADR format. All transactions prior to the last 12 hours should be recovered.

• Begin by creating a new folder on your Desktop and naming it QBTest.
• Next, utilize the QuickBooks company file feature to open QuickBooksAutoDataRecovery.

It is advisable to verify the location of the company file on the Product Information screen by pressing the F2 or Ctrl + 1 keys and checking the No Company Open window.

• Access the .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files, ensuring they share the same name as your company file. If you encounter difficulty identifying the .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files, follow these steps to display file extensions.
• Start by launching File Explorer using the Windows + E keys on your keyboard.
• Select "Organize" and then opt for "Folder and search options."
• Next, click on "View" and choose "File name extension."
• Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types," and finally, click "Apply" and then "OK."
• Duplicate the .TLG.adr and .QBW.adr files, then paste them into the QBTest folder.
• Select both files, paste them into the QBTest folder, and remove the .adr extension.
• Open QuickBooks.
• Access the company file saved in the QBTest folder, utilizing the account register to verify transactions.
• Verify data integrity using the following steps: File >> Utilities >> Verify Data.
• If the recovered data is undamaged, copy it from the QBTest folder and paste it into the original QuickBooks company file folder.

Conclusion

The above-mentioned is an easy guide to QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery, and it will help you regain lost QuickBooks files. QuickBooks File Recovery Tool is an effective tool to help you recover lost files.