One of the common errors in QuickBooksencountered by users is the QuickBooks Error Code -6000. Ifyou receive this error, your desktop will show interrupt your QuickBooks operations and show a message that will have an error code in the form of specific error codes like the error 6000, -107, error 6010,-100, error 6000,-305, error 6210, 0, error6190, -82, error 6190,-85, etc.
These errors are more often related to anerroneous or incomplete installation of QuickBooks. However, there may be other reasons as well, all of which we shall be going through in this article. We shall make you know of the easy methods of Fix error -6000 when opening a company file - QuickBooks. Thus, keep read on!
Causes Behind the QuickBooks Error 6000
The error can be ascribed to the followingmajor causes are:
- Corrupted Company file(s).
- Incorrect file extension of thecompany file.
- Not the correct permissions toaccess the company file.
- Multiple users access thecompany file.
- Disruption in the connectioncan cause Error code 6000.
Ways to Resolve QuickBooksError 6000
Before you try to manually fix the error -6000 series,it’s recommended that you check if your QuickBooks is updated. If it’s updated, you can download and install and the QuickBooks FileDoctor tool.
Solution 1: Rename the.TLGand . ND files
- Open the Company file folder.
- Look for files with .TLG and .ND extensions.
- Right-click on .ND file andselect “Rename”.
- The file extensions must have".OLD" after their names.
- Repeat the same process .TLGfile as well.
- Open QuickBooks and open thecompany file again.
Solution 2: Move the company file to another location.
- Visit the network with thecompany file.
- Right-click the company file,then choose “copy” option.
- Open a local drive containing QuickBooks.
- Paste the file.
- Hold ctrl key, then run QuickBooks.
- Click “Open or restoreexisting company.”
- Open the Company file pasted tothe local drive.
Solution 3: Checking of File Permissions
Here are the steps that you need to followfor checking of file permissions -
- Right-click the Company file folder< Go to Properties < Security tab.
- Choose User < Click Edit< Enable Complete Control.
- Hit Apply, then “Ok”.
Solution 4: Turn off the hosting on workstations
Follow the steps given below to turn off thehosting on workstations -
- Run QB < go for File tab< Choose Utilities
- Opt for stopping the hostingaccess for multi-user access.
- The hosting of the multiuseraccess should not be enabled.
- Do the steps on everyworkstation.
Conclusion
The QuickBooks error code 6000 is a companyfile error. It can be resolved through the steps listed in this article. For further help, feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-615-2347.
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