What is QuickBooks error 6000 83 and What to do it?
AlenaIf you are getting QuickBooks error message 6000 83 while restoring and opening the company file, it indicates hosting configuration settings are incorrect. The QuickBooks company file error 6000 83 also appears when taking a backup of the company file. The QuickBooks error code 6000 83 pops up on the screen with a message, “QuickBooks could not open the company file.” In this blog, we will talk about QuickBooks company file access error 6000 83, its causes and solutions, so stay connected till the end.
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What leads to QuickBooks error 6000 83?
Knowing the causes behind the error helps you choose the correct solution to fix the error. Here’re some of the factors responsible for the error:
1. QuickBooks desktop version is no longer supported.
2. The folder containing the company file is damaged.
3. QuickBooks is not connected to the server computer.
4. The path of the company file is not set up correctly.
Now, move on to the troubleshooting procedure given below.
Possible Quick Fixes for QuickBooks error 6000 83
Perform the troubleshooting steps given below to get rid of the error:
Solution 1. Create a backup company file
Follow these steps if the error appears while creating a backup:
1. Go to the server computer.
2. Close QuickBooks.
3. Click on the File menu and select Quit QuickBooks Desktop.
4. Next, click on the Windows Start menu.
5. Write “File Explorer” into the search and open File Explorer.
6. Move to the navigation bar and select “My Computer” or "This PC.”
7. Next, select and open the C: drive.
8. Right-click on the screen and select New and then Folder.
9. Name the new folder as “QB Test.”
10. Now, create a backup company file by following the prompt steps.
11. When QuickBooks asks where you want to save the backup, save it to the new folder you created on the C: drive.
12. Follow the step-wise instructions to restore the company file with the help of the new backup.
If you still get the error while creating a backup, try the next solution.
Solution 2. Check the backup file name
Remove spaces or special characters from the company file name:
1. Select the Windows Start menu.
2. Within the search, type “File Explorer” and open File Explorer.
3. Find and open the folder containing the backup company file.
4. Right-click the file with .qbb extension and select Rename.
5. If any, remove the special characters, symbols, or spaces from the filename.
6. Next, right-click the folder containing the QBB file and choose Rename. Edit file name by removing special characters, symbols, or spaces from the file name.
7. Now, restore your company file.
If the error continues, try the next solution.
Solution 3. Turn off hosting configuration settings
Follow these steps if the company file is on the Windows server:
1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Don’t open the company file.
3. Click on the File menu and select Utilities.
4. Select the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option.
5. Follow the same steps on each workstation.
If you still get the, move on to the next solution.
Solution 4. Use QuickBooks File Doctor
To begin with, download and install QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer:
Perform the following troubleshooting steps to fix the error:
1. Close QuickBooks desktop.
2. Get the latest version of QuickBooks Tool Hub.
3. Move to downloads and open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
4. Install the tool hub by following the prompt steps.
5. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the Company File Issues tab.
6. Click Run QuickBooks File Doctor.
7. In QuickBooks File Doctor, choose your company file from the drop-down menu.
8. Select the middle Check your file and then click Continue.
9. Enter your QuickBooks admin password and then click Next.
If you still get the same error, proceed to the following method.
Solution 5. Configure Linux server
Follow these steps if the error appears while the file is kept on a Linux server:
1. Move to the server computer.
2. Open Linux Database Server Manager.
3. Configure Database Server Manager.
4. Restart QuickBooks.
That’s all about QuickBooks error 6000 83. We hope you find the article helpful. If the problem continues, contact certified QuickBooks professionals by dialling our helpline number 1.800.579.9430.