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 shall brief readers with all the causes and troubleshooting methods to fix QuickBooks error 6000.
Easy methods to solve the QuickBooks Error 6000
Here are some possible causes and solutions for QuickBooks Error 6000:
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'
- 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 2: Restore a backup
- Launch the QuickBooks software. Follow it up by choosing the 'File' menu, followed by hitting the 'Utilities'
- 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.
