Tally Prime Data Corruption – Simple Recovery & Prevention Guide
📅 18 Feb 2026📂 General👁 2 views
Seeing errors like “Data Corrupted” or “File Not Found” in Tally Prime can be alarming. It may prevent you from opening your company data or working normally.
Don’t panic — in many cases, data can be recovered.
This guide explains why corruption happens, what you should do immediately, and how to prevent future problems.
What Is Data Corruption? (Simple Meaning)
Data corruption means:
✔ Tally cannot properly read your company data ✔ Files are damaged or incomplete ✔ Errors appear while opening or working
Common messages:
Data Corrupted
File Not Found
Rewrite Required
Unexpected Error
Why Does Data Corruption Happen?
Think of saving data like writing a document.
If power goes off midway, the file may become incomplete.
Most common causes:
Sudden power failure
System shutdown without closing Tally
Computer crash / restart
Network interruption (multi-user)
Hard disk issues
Virus / malware interference
Improper backup/restore
? What To Do Immediately (Very Important)
When corruption error appears:
✔ STOP working immediately ✔ DO NOT repeatedly open Tally ✔ DO NOT copy files randomly
Why?
Repeated attempts may worsen damage.
✅ Step-by-Step Recovery Solutions
Follow these carefully.
1️⃣ Try Opening Backup Data (Safest Option)
If you take regular backups:
Steps:
Open Tally
Choose Restore Backup
Select latest backup location
✔ Often solves the problem instantly
2️⃣ Use Tally’s Built-In Repair Feature
Tally includes a repair option.
Steps (Simple):
Open Tally
Select company
Choose Repair / Rewrite (if visible)
✔ Fixes minor corruption
? If unsure, ask your Tally operator/accountant
3️⃣ Check If Data Folder Exists
Sometimes files are moved/deleted.
Steps:
Open This PC
Go to Tally data folder
Confirm company folder is present
✔ Missing folder → restore backup
4️⃣ Restart System & Try Again
Useful for temporary glitches.
✔ Restart computer ✔ Reopen Tally
5️⃣ Consult Tally Professional (For Serious Cases)
If repair fails:
✔ Data recovery tools may help ✔ Avoid experimenting yourself
⚠ Common Problems & Easy Understanding
Error Message
Possible Meaning
Data Corrupted
File damaged
File Not Found
Data folder missing/moved
Rewrite Required
Minor structural issue
Cannot Open Company
Severe corruption
Unexpected Error
System/disk/network issue
? Important Precautions
✔ Always work on original data carefully ✔ Never delete data folders ✔ Never interrupt backup/restore ✔ Avoid force shutdown
