Walkthrough to Rectify QuickBooks Company File Error 6000 83

 

Error 6000 83 is one of the errors in the 6000 series of error codes. It can be described as a Company file issue generally evoking when the company file faces corruption or some other issue. It is seen when opening or restoring the company files. Also, you may get some other messages, such as “Windows firewall is blocking QuickBooks” or “network diagnostics: failed. Resolve and retry” when trying to remove this error.

 

Insight into QuickBooks Error Code 6000 83

QuickBooks error code 6000 83 appears as an error notification. Usually, the message reads like this - “An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file,” “Unable to access company file error: - 6000, -83”, or “We’re sorry, but QuickBooks can't open your company file.” Along with this, users may face other company file errors as well that belong to the 6000 series.

 

Major causes of QuickBooks error 6000 83

·        Company file or backup are on external device.

·        Damaged Backup file

·        Hosting settings not correctly set up.

·        QuickBooks not run as an administrator.

·        Damage or corruption of the QB support files.

·        The Company file extension is incorrect.

·        No connection between QuickBooks and the server.

·        The Anti-virus or firewall creates a blockage.

 

What are the Solutions for QuickBooks Company File Error 6000 83?

In this section, we have listed some solutions to fix QuickBooks Company file error 6000-83.

Solution 1: If an Error Happens When Creating a Data File Backup

1.      Go to the server computer.

2.      Run QuickBooks.

3.      Select File < Quit QuickBooks Desktop.

4.      Double-click “This PC”, then “C drive.”

5.      Right-click and click on “new folder”. Rename the folder as “QB test.”

6.      Next, create a backup for your company data file.

7.      Select QB test to choose a location for backup.

8.      Restore the backup of the company file.

9.      Run the backup as the primary company file.

10.   Rename the older company file.

 

Solution 2: When restoring the Data File.

1.      At first, hit a click on Start.

2.      After that go to Search Panel < File Explorer < Open Explorer.

3.      Head to QB folder. There, pick backup file (qbb).

4.      Rename the file.

5.      Remove extra white spaces, special characters, or symbols.

6.      Close the window.

7.      Reboot the device.

8.      Run QB, then restore the company file backup.

 

Solution 3: Review the hosting setting on all devices

1.      Open QuickBooks.

2.      Click File menu > Utilities -

a.      Skip the “host multi-user access” option.

b.      Select “stop hosting multi-user access.”

3.      Choose “Host multi-user access” after repeating the steps.

 

Solution 4: Run QuickBooks file doctor to remove the error

1.      Download the QuickBooks tool hub program.

2.      Follow onscreen instructions.

3.      Finish the installation.

4.      Run QuickBooks file doctor tool under the company file issues tab.

5.      It will scan for server errors and fix them.

6.      Restart the computer.

 

Solution 4: Check permissions to access the QB Company file.

1.      Go to the setup folder.

2.      Check file permission and allow sharing of QB files.

3.      To place permissions to share company files, select “Set Windows.”

 

Solution 7: Use QB Database Server Manager

1.      Select start menu > Programs > QuickBooks> QuickBooks database server manager.

2.      Tap “Add folder” and select all folders containing QB files.

3.      After adding QuickBooks files, choose “Scan.”

4.      After scanning, you will see data files under QuickBooks company files.

5.      Go to every folder having QB company files. Make sure every file has .qbw and .nd files.

 

Conclusion

QuickBooks error code 6000 83 relates to the Company files and can be resolved easily. If you need some help or assistance, then you can reach out to us at 1-800-615-2347. Our QuickBooks error support experts are available 24 x 7 to provide you with complete support.