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• You tried to open QuickBooks by double-clicking on the company file, rather than by opening the file from inside QuickBooks.
• You use a third party firewall and it is not configured correctly for QuickBooks.
• You use BitDefender, which blocks uncommon ports when there is data traffic between computers. QuickBooks 2008, 2007, and 2006 use the database service running on the host computer. This database service communicates through ports 10180 (2008) ,10172 (2007) and 10160 (2006) respectively. BitDefender blocks these ports by default.

1. Go to the Update to the Latest Release web page.
   
   IMPORTANT:  Make sure your product is selected.  If not, click "Choose a different product."
2. Select and follow the instructions for one of the update options:

• Automatic Updates
• Manual Updates

If you still see the error, try the next solution.

Unlike other programs you may be familiar with, QuickBooks is not designed to open by double-clicking your company file. Open QuickBooks first. If your company file doesn't open automatically, open it through QuickBooks.

1. Click the Windows Start button and select Programs or All Programs.
2. Choose QuickBooks. 
   Note: In Windows 8, on your keyboard, press Windows  and type QuickBooks.
3. Choose the QuickBooks version you trying to open.
4. After QuickBooks has opened, if the company file you need to use does not open automatically, choose File > Open or Restore Company.

If you still see the error, try the next solution

Download, install and run the QuickBooks File Doctor.

If you still see the error, try the next solution

The following steps can be used if the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool does not run successfully on your computer or if you prefer a manual solution.

1. Search for .nd files:
   
   • Windows 8: On your keyboard, press Windows and type *.nd. Click Files.
   • Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button and in the Search field, enter *.nd.
   • Windows Vista: Click the Windows Start button, select Search, and enter *.nd.
   • Windows XP:
     1. Click the Windows Start button, select Search > For Files or Folders.
     2. Select All files and folders.
     3. In the All or part of the file name field, enter *.nd.
     4. Click the Search Now button.
2. Delete the .nd files:
   1. Click the first .nd file to highlight it.
   2. Right-click and choose Delete.
   3. In the Confirm File Delete window, click Yes.
   4. Repeat steps a and b for each .nd file.
3. Click the Start button and choose All Programs > QuickBooks > QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
   Note: In Windows 8, on your keyboard, press Windows and type QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Click QuickBooks Database Server Manager to open.
4. On the Scan Folders tab, click Add Folder to display the Browse Folder window.
5. Click the + signs to expand the folders and find the folder where your company files are stored. Then click OK.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add additional folders.
7. Once all the folders are added, click Scan.
   A list of files appears in the QuickBooks company files found window.
8. Attempt to open the file again.

If you still see the error, try the next solution.

If you were unable to configure your firewall with the Connection Diagnostic tool and you still see the error, manually configure your firewall:

1. Go to Firewall and Internet security for updates and network access to view the exceptions needed.
2. Follow the instructions from your firewall provider to configure your firewall to allow Internet access to the QuickBooks files on all computers.

If you still see the error, try the next solution.

1. From the BitDefender 10.0 main menu choose Anti virus.
2. Select Custom level.
3. Click Exclude path from scan.
4. Click the New item button.
5. Click the mapped drive or UNC path that is used to browse to the company file.
   For example: "Q:\"

If you are unable to successfully prevent BitDefender from blocking QuickBooks communication, contact BitDefender Technical Support at: 800.388.8062 - option 2.

Note: If you have other Internet security software installed on your computer, you will need to exclude the Quickbooks program directories:

• For Windows 8, 7 or Vista: Exclude C:\Users\Public\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks Company Files\.
• For Windows XP: Exclude C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks Company Files\.

Refer to this article for more information on firewall settings for QuickBooks.