A frequent QuickBooks problem that has been annoying users lately is error 6000, 83. This error is experienced by users while accessing their company file. If you are attempting to restore the file from a backup or make a backup of the company file, getting rid of this error is extremely important.
To know about all the facades related to the error, including the causes and methods to fix QuickBooks Error 6000, 83, give our experts a call at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.
What is QuickBooks error code 6000 83?
QuickBooks Error 6000 83 is an error code that typically appears when a user tries to open, restore, or back up a company file in QuickBooks. This error message indicates that QuickBooks encountered an error while trying to access the company file.
You may see a similar message on your desktop screen when this error occurs:
“An error occurred when QuickBooks tries to access the company file. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact Intuit technical support and provide them with the following error codes: (-6000, 83)”.
Various factors that can lead to QuickBooks Error 6000, 83
The possible causes of this error code include:
- The company file is located in a read-only network folder or in a folder where the user doesn’t have sufficient permissions.
- Multiple users may be trying to host the same QuickBooks company file (QBW).
- The company file might be corrupted.
- QuickBooks Desktop files got damaged due to some virus.
- The QuickBooks software installation is incomplete or damaged.
- Network connectivity issue can also lead to the error.
- Insufficient permissions for the workstations regarding opening the company file can also lead to QuickBooks Error 6000, 83.
- The network connection between the computer and the server hosting the company file is disrupted or lost.
Variegated signs associated with QuickBooks Error Code 6000 83
- Windows crashes after the error message related to QB error 6000 83 shows up.
- Windows begins to operate extremely slowly.
- The computer and QuickBooks experiences freeze.
- Unable to make any changes whatsoever to the company file.
Solutions to resolve QuickBooks Company File Error 6000 83
To resolve this error, the user needs to try the following steps:
Solution 1: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub
Step 1: Download and Set up the Tool Hub
Head to the Intuit website and download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
Step 2: Run QuickBooks File Doctor
- Run QB Tool Hub as an admin.
- Select the ‘Company file problems’ tab in the Tool Hub.
- Then select “QuickBooks File Doctor,” and use the tool to scan the company file for any technical issues.
- Hit on “Browse,” and choose the corrupted Company file.
- After that, click on “Open.”
- Start the scan and check if the approach helped in fixing QuickBooks Error 6000, 83.
Solution 2: Turn off Hosting
- Turn off hosting on all devices besides the main server PC.
- If the option to “Host multiple user access,” appears, that particular system is not hosting the company file.
- Click “Yes” if the message to “Stop hosting multiple user access” displays.
- Then choose “yes” once again to continue.
- Carry out the same steps on the other systems with hosting turned on.
- Restart QuickBooks to verify if the error code 6000 83 was fixed.
Solution 3: Move the Company File to a New Folder
- Quit QuickBooks Desktop on the server PC by clicking on ‘Quit QuickBooks Desktop’ in the ‘File’
- Press [“Win + E“] simultaneously to open the File explorer.
- Right-click in the blank area of the screen and select “New,” then “Folder,” to create a new folder.
- Give this folder the new name “QB Test Folder.”
- Open the QB program, and then backup the company file.
- When QuickBooks asks you to select a location to save the backup file, select the QB Test folder.
- Try to restore the company file using the backup file that was stored in the new folder.
- In the event that the QuickBooks issue 6000 83 is resolved using this method, use the most recent backup file as your new company file and rename the old one.
Solution 4: Reinstall QuickBooks Desktop
- Proceed to access the “Control Panel” from the “start” menu.
- Head to “Programs and Features” in Control Panel.
- Choose “QuickBooks” and click “Uninstall“.
- Now, download the QuickBooks Desktop version that corresponds to your license.
- Open the QuickBooks installation application, and then input all the required information regarding licenses.
- Error 6000, 83 should be dealt with
Solution 5: Manually fix Error Code 6000 83
- Verify that the company file is not located in a read-only folder and that the user has sufficient permissions to access it.
- Change the Windows Firewall or Internet security settings so that these do not prevent QuickBooks from connecting to the server.
- Try to access the company file.
- Scan the folder holding the QuickBooks Company file to create the Network Description (.ND) file.
- Repair the QuickBooks installation using the QuickBooks Install Diagnostic Tool.
- To check if the original location is damaged, try accessing the company file from other location.
- Prevent multiple users from accessing the company-hosted file.
- Check the network connection and make sure the server hosting the company file is up and running.
Conclusive Lines
The methods discussed above aid you through the process of fixing QuickBooks Error 6000, 83. If you still face any impediment and want our QuickBooks desktop error support experts to guide you through, just give us a call at 1-800-761-1787.
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