The QuickBooks Error 6000 is another of those errors that relate to the company files. When you attempt to launch the QuickBooks desktop software, Error 6000 will appear, telling you that the company file cannot be opened. This article contains all the causes and troubleshooting methods to fix the QuickBooks error code 6000. So let us first jump to the causes leading to the error. Make sure to stick to this article till the very end.
Causes of QuickBooks Error Code 6000
The Error code 6000 may be a result of various causes. Few of the principal contributory causes behind the error are given below:
• A firewall is blocking access to the multiple computers
• TLG file is corrupted
• QuickBooks installation is corrupted
• Improper network setup
• It could be a possibility for a corrupted company file
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Easy methods to solve the QuickBooks Error 6000
There are several methods to solve the QuickBooks Error code 60000. Most of them relate to the company file, as the causes of this error itself are associated with the company files. So, without wasting any time, let us proceed with the troubleshooting methods.
Method 1: Rename the .ND and.TLG files
• Launch the File Explorer by hitting on the 'win + E' keys together.
• On the left-hand side, chit on 'This PC.'
• In the 'search' option located at the top right corner, type '*.qbw.'
• Right-click on your company file once you've located it in the list, then hit on 'Open File Location.'
• Locate your QuickBooks. ND and.TLG files in the company file location. Their format is given as follows:
*Company_file.qbw.ND
*Company_file.qbw.TLG
• Right-click these files and hit on the 'Rename' option.
• Now, include '.OLD' towards the end of the filenames of the.ND and the.TLG files.
• Reopen the QuickBooks software now to see if the issue got fixed. If not, please continue with the further troubleshooting procedures listed below.
Method 3: Restore a backup
Restoring a backup copy of your company file is an effective way of tackling the error since the old File should be free of the error code 6000. You need to follow the below mentioned steps to uproot this error.
• Launch the QuickBooks software. Follow it up by choosing the 'File' menu, followed by hitting the 'Utilities' option.
• Hit on 'Stop hosting Multi-user Access.'
• Pay heed to the directions displayed on the screen.
• Also, make sure that the location of your company file is no longer than 210 characters. Try to make your file location shorter if it contains more characters than the standard limit.
• Check if the QuickBooks error code 6000 got sorted. If not, please implement the method listed below.
Method 4: Create a sample Company file
By opening a QuickBooks sample file, you may examine whether there is a software or company file issue. If the QuickBooks sample file opens successfully, it indicates that there is a setup issue that has to be fixed.
• Once the 'No Company window' shows up, hit on the 'Open a sample file' option.
• Choose any file from the list.
• If the sample file opens up without any issue, then follow Method 4. On the contrary, if it fails to open, you are required to fix/repair the QuickBooks software to rectify the installation files.
Method 5: Make a copy of the File on the desktop
You can make sure the file location isn't broken or goes over the file limit path by copying the company file to the desktop. When a file won't open even after being moved, it's either damaged or corrupted. Proceed with the below-given steps:
• Open the file explorer by pressing the 'Win + E' keys simultaneously.
• Choose 'This PC' on the left, followed by clicking the top-right corner and typing '*.qbw' in the 'Search' box.
• When you locate your company file in the list, right-click it and hit on Copy. Afterward, go to your desktop and right-click at any point, and hit on 'Paste.'
• The QuickBooks software will urge you to open a 'No Company window' when you click it while holding down the 'ctrl' key on your computer.
• Hit on 'Open a company file.'
• Subsequently, hit on 'Next.'
• Choose the 'Open or restore an existing company' option.
• Move to Desktop and choose the copied File.
• Finally, hit on 'Open.'
• Check if the error 6000 got fixed.
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Wrapping Up!
We are hopeful that by following the walkthrough provided in this article, you could successfully get rid of error code 6000 in the QuickBooks software. Consequently, you should now be able to access your company file without any hassle or obstruction. In case you face any issues while implementing the above-listed methods, you may reach out to our customer support team through our helpline. Our team is also accessible through the live chat option available on the website itself.
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