March 23, 2020 3:46 AM EDT
QuickBooks auto data recovery stands true to its name, as it is the fastest means to recover the corrupted or lost data. This is the feature provided by Intuit back in the year 2010 that works for the creation and backup and replicating the core files and then recalling these files when required. This feature is only available in QuickBooks products for Microsoft Windows operating system- QB Pro, QB Premier, and QB Enterprise Solutions. However, the QuickBooks accountant edition lacks this feature. If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to download and use QuickBooks auto data recovery, then you have landed on the right page. Here, we will be discussing the entire process in detail.
For any further information, you can call us at our toll-free number i.e. +1-800-969-7370, and discuss your query with our QuickBooks support team.
Essential points to remember
- QuickBooks auto data recovery is only available in pro, premier, and enterprise versions.
- ADR can’t be accessed in Accountant editions.
- Also, QuickBooks desktop is updated to the latest version.
- The file size limitation is of 1.5 Gigabytes.
How to Recover Lost Data with QuickBooks Auto Data Recovery?
Using Original .TLG file with .QBW.adr file
The user can use the original transaction log file and the auto data recovery version of the company file to recover the recent transactions. The steps to be followed are as follows:
- The user needs to make a new folder on the desktop named as QB Test
- And then open the folder, where the company file is saved
- The point to be noted is that, the user can see the company file location on the Product Information Screen and the no company open window

- The user can copy the Corresponding.tlg file and then paste it to the QuickBooks test folder on the desktop.
Showing file extensions
- First of all, the user needs to press Windows + E keys.
- And then, press organize and select the folder option along with search option
- The next step is for Windows 10, 8.1, and 8 users, who are supposed to press view and select filename extension
- Once done with that, the user needs to select the hide extensions option for the known file types
- Moving ahead, the user needs to select Apply and hit ok
- After that, the user should copy .adr file and then paste it to the QB Test Folder. The folder will have a QBW.tlg & .tlg file on the QBTest folder
- Now, the user needs to move to the QBTest folder and then right click the .QBW.adr file and then hit rename option
- Followed by hitting delete .adr from the end of the file
- The next step is to open QuickBooks again, open the company file, which is saved in the QBTest folder and then verify all the transactions
- After that run verify utility and verify the authenticity of the file
- After that move the damaged company file to a separate location
- And to end the process transfer a copy from QBTest to the original location
Carrying out the above steps can help the user in recovering the lost data using QuickBooks auto data recovery. However, for more details you can call us at our toll-free number i.e. +1-800-969-7370. Our QuickBooks enterprise support team will be there to assist you in a single call.
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