Learn Best Ways to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6130

It's true that when most people think of QuickBooks desktop, they see all of its valuable features and capabilities, but with all of that power comes a fair share of errors. For example, several users can share the same QuickBooks company file over a network thanks to the program's multi-user feature. In this blog, we have discussed one such error: QuickBooks Error 6130 in the Payroll desktop application.

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What is Payroll Error 6130?

QuickBooks Error 6130 occurs when a user's computer attempts to access the company file over the network but cannot because the file is either missing or corrupt on the server. For example, when trying to open a company file, QuickBooks reports the error stating, ”Cannot connect to the database server." 

Causes of QuickBooks Payroll Error 6130

• The user is attempting to access a corrupted company file. 
• Although the QB company file was created in the recent version of the QuickBooks application, the user’s workstation is running an older version of the software. 
• If there are configuration issues on the network, the user may encounter this error. 
• The Windows firewall prevents QuickBooks Desktop from connecting to the internet. 
• Inadequately updated Windows components can also trigger the error. 
• A vital aspect of using QuickBooks in Multi-User mode is the QuickBooks Database service. QuickBooks Desktop will report error 6130 if this service is unavailable on the server. 
• If the company's transaction log files or network data are corrupted.

Symptoms of QuickBooks Error Code 6130

Your system will show different signs when QuickBooks runs into error 6130. Following the symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6130:

• When open windows repeatedly close, the error message "Error 6130" appears on the screen. 
• Computer operating sluggishly 
• There is a significant lag between using the cursor and the keyboard. 
• The computer "freezes" frequently after a brief period of use.

Methods to Resolve QuickBooks Error 6130

Method 1: Repair Corrupted Network and Company File

• Go to a trusted website of QuickBooks and download “QuickBooks Tool Hub.” 
• Once installed, launch the desktop application. 
• Locate the “Company File Issues” option and choose “Run QuickBooks File Doctor.”
• From here, find the company file and choose it in the File Doctor
• Choose the “Check Your File” tab and hit “Continue.”
• Now, the application will detect the error and repair the damaged file and network. 

Method 2: Alter the Names of Network Data and Transaction Log

1. Locate the “File Manager” on your computer and go to the QB installation file

1. You can find that in “C:\ Users\Public \Public Documents \Intuit\ QuickBooks\”
2. Now, search for the file with the exact name of your company file with transaction log (.TLG) and network data (.ND) at the end.
3. Right-click on it and choose “Rename.”
4. Affix.OLD in the last of it
5. Apply the changes and launch QuickBooks once more to open the company file

Method 3: Reboot QB Database on the Server

1. Launch the “Run” prompt by hitting Win + R simultaneously on your system
2. Input “services. MSc” and Enter.
3. From here, you will see a list of tabs and options and locate the “QuickBooksDBXX” option.
4. Choose it and select “Start.”
5. Relaunch the QuickBooks application and ensure that the QuickBooks Error 6130 is fixed. If not, follow the next method.

Method 4: Run Disk Cleanup Tool

1. Launch the “Run” prompt by pressing the Win + R together
2. Now, proceed with pressing Ctrl + Shift keys together and hit Enter
3. Choose “Yes” from the permission window that appears on your screen
4. Next, input “Cleanmgr” and Enter
5. Disk Cleanup Tool will launch and detect the temporary files and folders consuming space.
6. Here, the tool will let you remove those files and folders
7. Tickmark the checkboxes to remove them and select “OK.”

Method 5: Restore the System Windows

1. Navigate to “Start,” locate the search box, and type “Restore.”
2. From the list displayed, choose the “System Restore” tab
3. If prompted, type in the administrator credentials
4. Choose a path where you want to restore the concerned file and proceed

Method 6: Verify Your Registries

1. Navigate towards the “Start” option on your system and input “Command” in the search box that appears but don’t hit Enter
2. Select “Yes” once the permission dialog pops up
3. Now, a black window with a blinking cursor will appear
4. Input “Regedit” and press Enter
5. Next, locate the “File” tab and click the “Export” tab
6. Navigate to “Save” and choose a path to save the QBDT key
7. Go to the “File Name” area and name it by the backup file
8. Proceed to “Export” and give the correct “Branch.”
9. Move ahead by clicking on the “Save” option. This will save the file by .reg extension.

Conclusion

If you're familiar with fixing Windows issues, you'll be able to get rid of QuickBooks error 6130 in no time by following the instructions above. However, if you need help applying the fix and would like an expert to assist you, feel free to contact us at +1-800-615-2347. Our well-trained QuickBooks support team will assist you.