How to Remove the Occurrence of QuickBooks Error 6012 1061?

QuickBooks is an accounting software catering to the needs of small to mid-sized businesses worldwide, and users have been able to reduce manual labor manifold times with it. But, any software is bound to have internal glitches and errors, and so does QuickBooks. Today, the topic of the article is QuickBooks Error 6012 1061. This is an unrecoverable error and usually occurs at any instance. Therefore, if you, a user, face this issue, you must use this article to eliminate it manually.

Additionally, you can also avail of on-call guidance from support team for fixing QuickBooks Error 6012 1061. Place a call on the toll-free number +1- 855 738 2784

Methods that have Shown Promising Results to Fix QuickBooks Error 6012 1061

Here is the section of this article that will aid in removing QuickBooks Error 6012 1061 from your application. Since the error has no set operation that it infects, you must follow all the methods to find the way that works for you.

Method 1: Manually Update QuickBooks

The first method we suggest when fixing the QuickBooks error code 6012 1061 is the traditional one. Updating an application usually resolves common issues; through this solution, we will attempt to fix the unrecoverable error.

1. If you were working on QuickBooks, close the application and the company file.
2. Click on the Start icon of your Windows.
3. Use the search bar to look for QuickBooks Desktop.
4. On locating the QuickBooks Desktop icon, right-click on it.
5. Select Run as administrator.
6. You will observe the No Company Open screen in front of you.
7. Use the Help menu.
8. Click on the Update QuickBooks Desktop option.
9. Next, use the Options tab and then Mark All.
10. Choose Save.
11. Navigate to the Update Now tab, where you will locate the Reset Update checkbox. Select the checkbox and at last, use the Get Updates button.

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Method 2: Use QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool

If the unrecoverable error 6012 1061 appears when you try to work with QuickBooks when its installation is corrupted, then QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool can be of service. Therefore, this solution will help you use the Install Diagnostic Tool present in QuickBooks Tool Hub to fix typical installation issues.

1. Double-click the QuickBooks Tool Hub icon and choose the Installation Issues option.
2. Click on QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
3. The tool will start running, and it may take around 20 minutes to complete the process.
4. After the Install Diagnostic Tool has run, you must restart your system.
5. Relaunch QuickBooks Desktop and your data file, and see if QuickBooks Error 6012 1061 still appears on your screen.

If the error is not resolved, follow the next solution.

Method 3: Suppress the QuickBooks Desktop

Another way to efficiently handle the QuickBooks Desktop unrecoverable error is to suppress the QuickBooks Desktop application. The steps can be complicated for some users, but if you proceed as instructed, you can eliminate the error.

Step 1: Suppress the Desktop on Starting QuickBooks

1. Use the Ctrl key on your keyboard and keep holding it as you open QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Keep holding the Ctrl key until you see the No Company Open window in the QuickBooks application.

Step 2: Suppress the Desktop during the Launch of the Company File

1. With the first step, you will be on the No Company Open window.
2. Click on the company file you want to open, and then keep holding the Alt key as you click on Open.
3. You must release the Alt key only when you are asked to enter the login details.
4. Enter the username and password.
   Note: In case you did not receive a prompt to enter the login details, you must not release the Alt key.
5. As you select OK, again press and hold the Alt key.
6. Release the Alt key after your selected company file has opened.

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Method 4: Repair then .NET Frameworks Manually

When the Microsoft .NET Framework is damaged, QuickBooks may develop Error 6012 1061. Since MS .NET Framework is important for running web-based applications, we suggest using this method and repairing the framework.

1. Close every program that is open on your system.
2. Go to the Start menu, and search Control Panel from the search menu.
3. Click on Programs and Features and then Uninstall a Program. You don’t have to uninstall anything with this command.
4. Choose the Turn Windows features on or off option and look for the following .NET Framework on the list.

.NET Framework 4.5 (or later) and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

Note: For .NET. Framework 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 steps will be the same.

Review the Working of NET Framework 4.5 (or Later)

On observing that the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox isn’t selected, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the checkbox next to .NET Framework 4.5 (or later).
2. Press the OK button to preserve your changes.
3. Restart your PC.

If the checkbox next to .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) is already checked, you must follow these steps:

1. Click on the .NET Framework 4.5 (or later) checkbox and save these changes by clicking OK.
2. Restart your PC.
3. Sign in as admin into the system and reselect the .NET Framework 4.5 again.

Review the Working of .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

On observing that the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 checkbox isn’t selected, follow the steps below:

1. Click on the checkbox next to .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
2. Press the OK button to preserve your changes.
3. Restart your PC.
   If the checkbox next to .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is already checked, you must follow these steps:
4. Click on the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 checkbox and save these changes by clicking OK.
5. Restart your PC.
6. Sign in as admin into the system and reselect the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 again.

We hope QuickBooks Error 6012 1061 is eliminated by now, but if you are still encountering the error after following this detailed article, waste no time in calling the support team on +1- 855 738 2784.

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