How to Troubleshoot QuickBooks Error Code 6130?

QuickBooks Error 6130 means the QuickBooks Desktop cannot disconnect from the system on which it is located. You will face this error if you are using QuickBooks in multi-user mode.

Troubleshooting the QuickBooks error code 6130 doesn’t need a lot of technical knowledge or expertise. You can look at the symptoms, causes, and methods to fix this issue.

You may see the following error message on your computer screen:

Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6130

The following signs will help you to be sure about the QuickBooks error message 6130:

• Repetitive freezing of the system is a common sign.
• The appearance of an error along with the error code on the screen.
• The active program window crashes after the display of the error code on the screen.
• When you experience a dip in the system's overall performance.

 

Causes of QuickBooks Error 6130

Here are some of the common causes which induce error 6130:

• Deletion of some of the essential QuickBooks-related programs and files.
• Presence of corrupt QBW files or Windows system files due to a virus attack.
• An incomplete installation of QuickBooks Accounting software.
• The error can also appear if the downloaded version of QuickBooks is corrupt.
• Also, a corrupted windows registry can lead to QuickBooks error message 6130.

 

Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6130

You can try different methods mentioned below step-by-step to troubleshoot error 6130

Method 1: Performing a Disk Cleanup

• Go to the “My Computer/This PC” icon on your desktop.
• Open it, look for “Local Disk (C:)” and right-click on it.
• Select the “Properties” option and in the “Properties” window, tap on “Disk Cleanup.”
• “Disk Cleanup” will show you the space or memory occupied by all the cache and temporary files on your system.
• Check all the files you want to delete, and then click on the “OK” button to perform disk cleanup.

 

Method 2: Rename your QuickBooks Company file

• Head to the “Local Disk (C:)” and open the “Users” folder, then go to “Public Documents.”
• Find a folder named “Intuit” and then select “QuickBooks.”
• In the “QuickBooks” folder, search for all the files with “.nd” and “.tlg” extensions.
• Click on each file and right-click on them to “Rename.”
• Change the file’s name by adding “Old” at the end.
• Now, open “QuickBooks Desktop” again and try to access the files.

 

Method 3: Reboot the database service for QuickBooks on the server

• Press the “Windows and R” key combination to open the “Run” window.
• In the “Open” tab, type ‘services. msc’ and press the “Enter” key.

• Look for the “QuickBooksDBXX” service in the “Services” window.

• Also, hit the service and click on “start” present on the left side panel.
• Now, open the company file and cross-check whether the issue is fixed or not.

 

Method 4: Use the system restore to undo the recent system changes

• Press the “Windows” key or the “Start” menu.
• Type “System Restore” in the search bar and hit the “Enter” key.
• Next, tap on the “system restore” option.

• If asked for, enter “admin password.”
• Follow the instructions displayed in the “Wizard” and head to the “restore point.”
• Finish the process by rebooting the system.

 

Method 5: Repair Windows Registries

• Head to the “Start” menu to initiate this solution.
• Type in the “Command-Tab,” but avoid hitting the “Enter” key.
• Hold the “Ctrl + Shift” key and press the “Enter” key.
• Press the “Yes” tab in the permission dialog box after pressing the “CTRL + Shift + Enter” key combination.
• A black box will appear where you must type “Regedit” and press the “Enter” key.
• In the “Registry Editor,” go to the “Files” menu and click on “Export.”
• Go to the “Save in List” and opt for a particular folder where you can save the “QuickBooks Desktop key.”
• Switch to “File Name Box” and enter the name of the backup file.
• Also, go to the “export range” and ensure that the selected “Branch” is correct.

• Save all the changes, and the file will be saved with “reg extensions.”

 

Conclusion

We hope we have discussed everything at this point, from the causes to all solutions to troubleshoot and avoid QuickBooks error 6130 in the future while accessing the “QuickBooks Desktop” app. Remember, you will come across error 6130 whenever you use QuickBooks in multi-user mode. Therefore, it is essential to resolve the error as soon as possible. Otherwise, it can harm your system by decreasing its overall efficiency, or you can also face data loss. 

All these methods are reviewed and recommended by our team of experts, who have a great reservoir of knowledge about QuickBooks and the errors you all face while using it.

For any further assistance you can contact us or directly connect with QuickBooks error support team via our helpline i.e., 1-800-615-2347.