QuickBooks' verify and rebuild features allow you to check for damages in your company file and fix them.
QuickBooks' Verify is a feature that scans your company file to see if there are any damages in it.
Note: If there were no problems with your data when you verified it, but you're still experiencing difficulties with your company file, try rebuilding it.
Note: If there are errors in your company file, you can use record numbers to locate them. Learn more about using record numbers.
QuickBooks' Rebuild is a feature that tries to fix the damages in your company file.
Note: If you haven't already, QuickBooks will ask you to update your backup preferences. Click Backup Preferences and edit as needed. When you're done, click OK.
Note: If you don't want to back up your company file, you can click Cancel and continue to rebuild your company file without the backup. However, making a backup of your company file before trying to rebuild it is highly recommended.
Note: If you want to double-check your data, you can verify it again and see if the problems are gone. Sometimes rebuilding up to 3 times will correct additional problems.
Note: If you still have problems after rebuilding your company file, try rebuilding the database completely. To do this, hold down the "option" key and select File > Utilities > Rebuild and Reload Data.