Conquer QuickBooks Error 6000: Unable to Open Company File

John Smith

2 days ago3 min read

Many users have reported that they are unable to access their company files. Are you also facing the same? If yes, have a look over this complete blog. In this blog, we are going to discuss QuickBooks error 6000, which is seen when you try to open, restore, or back up company files but can’t get access to those files. This commonly gets triggered due to an issue with the QBW.ND files prevent users from accessing QBW files. We will briefly demonstrate the primary causes of this error and how it can be easily troubleshot. Let’s understand the article deeply and perform the following steps accordingly.

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Possible Reasons Behind the QuickBooks Error 6000

Look at the reasons below that are the main triggering points for error 6000:

Due to damaged or corrupted Network Data (.ND) file.
QuickBooks can’t open files due to software like antivirus or firewall.
You may encounter this due to incorrect hosting settings in your QuickBooks.
Incompatibility was introduced due to an outdated version of QuickBooks.
Due to the longer company file name.
Your system can’t open company files due to a lack of required permissions.
A weak internet connection is creating miscommunication between QuickBooks and the company file.
If a damaged shared folder is used to access the company file.
This error can further be the reason for other errors like QuickBooks Error 6155 0.

Emerging Solutions to Eliminate QuickBooks Error 6000

To troubleshoot error code 6000, you have been given some quick solutions that you can use to overcome this error.

Solution 1: Get the latest QuickBooks Update

You have to choose Update QuickBooks Desktop from the Help menu.
The next step is to click Update Now and later Get Updates.
Finally, you can shut down and open QuickBooks again to install the update.

Solution 2: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub to Run File Doctor

Step 1: Downloading and installing QuickBooks Tool Hub

Firstly, you are required to shut down QuickBooks.
Now, you have to get the latest version of the QuickBooks Tool Hub on your computer and save the file that gets downloaded while downloading QB Tool Hub at an easily accessible location.
Note: In case you already have QuickBooks Tool Hub and you want to know its version. Go to the Home tab; you can see the version at the bottom.
Here, you must launch the file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe) you downloaded.
Navigate through the on-screen guidelines.
Agree to the terms and conditions applied to move ahead.
When the installation is completed successfully, launch QuickBooks Tool Hub by double-clicking on its icon.

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Step 2: Use QuickBooks Tool Hub to Run QuickBooks File Doctor

First, go to Tool Hub and click Company File Issues.
Now, you have to choose the Run QuickBooks File Doctor option. Let it take time to open.
Note: If this fails to open QuickBooks File Doctor, go to the search field and enter QuickBooks File Doc and open it manually.
Under QuickBooks File Doctor, you are requested to choose the company file from the drop-down menu. In case you can’t find your file, you have to manually find it by clicking Browse.
Next, you need to pick Check your file (middle option only) and then tap Continue.
Lastly, you have to fill in your QuickBooks admin password and then choose Next.

Wrapping It Up

QuickBooks Tool Hub has been proven to be a very effective strategy to rectify common errors in QuickBooks Desktop. You must use it first to tackle issues. If this doesn’t help, move to further solutions.