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3 Ways to Quickly Fix QuickBooks Error 6000 83

  • Writer: John Smith
    John Smith
  • May 19
  • 3 min read
QuickBooks Error 6000 83
QuickBooks Error 6000 83

Whether you’re backing up, restoring, or opening your company’s file, QuickBooks error 6000 83 can appear while performing any of these tasks. This is a common misconception that the 6000 series of errors appears only while opening the company file, as error 6000 83 can affect every operation. This article discusses some of the most common glitches in the application that can trigger such company file errors in QuickBooks and the top solutions that one can implement to get rid of the problem immediately. If you are also facing the issue mentioned above, then read this article till the end for complete troubleshooting information.

If error 6000 83 is affecting your daily business operations, you work with QuickBooks, and you need an immediate solution, then dial 1.855.738.2784 and contact a certified QuickBooks Desktop expert now.

What could trigger Error Code 6000 83 in QuickBooks?

The reasons for the occurrence of error 6000 83 in QuickBooks depend on the action that triggered the error. Here is a list of all the reasons that could have started the error in your case.

  1. The QuickBooks company file folder where the company file is saved has become corrupt.

  2. While changing or choosing the company file name, you have used spaces, special characters, or symbols in it.

  3. If you have moved the company file to a different folder or saved it on an external storage device.

After knowing the reasons, you can quickly figure out what needs to be done to resolve the issue. Still, if you need clear instructions, follow the next section of this article.



Solutions to Quickly Resolve QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000 83

Solution 1: Copy the Company File to a New Folder

  1. Create a new folder on the desktop and name it QuickBooks Test Folder.

  2. Now, copy the original company file from the company file folder in the QuickBooks installation directory.

  3. Paste the file in the new folder that you have created on the desktop.

  4. Run QuickBooks and open the company file from the new folder.

  5. If the file opens without any error, then this indicates that the company file folder in the QuickBooks installation directory is damaged.

  6. If you still get the error, follow the next troubleshooting solution.


Solution 2: Remove Special Characters, Spaces, and Symbols from the Company File Name

  1. Go to the company file folder and right-click the company file.

  2. Select the option that says Rename.

  3. Remove any special characters, spaces, and symbols from the file name.

  4. Save the changes and try to access the company file once again.



Solution 3: Open the Company File from the Local Storage of your PC

  1. Plug in the external storage device where you have saved the company file.

  2. Open the external drive on your PC and copy the company file to the desktop.

  3. Now, run QuickBooks and browse the company file that you have saved on the desktop.

  4. If no error appears while opening the company file, the issue is fixed, and you can move the company file into the company file folder.


If you still need help resolving QuickBooks error 6000 83, dial 1.855.738.2784 and contact a certified QuickBooks Desktop expert now.

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