After a quick installation, the tool will automatically repair the damage.
If you already have an existing version of File Doctor on your system, uninstall the previous File Doctor and download the latest version to ensure you have the most up-to-date release.
Newer versions of QuickBooks Desktop, from the 2015 release onward, have an internal QuickBooks File Doctor built into the program.
If you are prompted to run this tool, cancel out of the workflow.
We recommend using the external QuickBooks File Doctor (what we’re referencing in this article) and not the internal tool since the prior is always the most up-to-date version.
The Internal QuickBooks File Doctor works well for resolving -6000 errors and damage that is preventing you from opening your company file.
The use-case for the internal tool is more specific. If the external File Doctor tool doesn’t repair the damage, we recommend reading the full article on when to use the Internal File Doctor and to understand compatibility and system requirements, limitations and how to use the built-in tool.