QuickBooks Error -6073 takes place when users want to access a company file (.qbw) in multi-user mode during the working in accounting software QuickBooks. Whenever the error appears, a message will show that “QuickBooks is unable to open this company file. It may have been opened by another user. You should request that the user switches to the multi-user method so you can use the company file simultaneously.” In this post, we will examine QuickBooks error 6073 including its symptoms, reasons for occurrence, and methods to get rid of the issue properly.
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What are the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error 6073
- Users are not able to open or access the company file in QuickBooks
- Your PC will shut down suddenly
- The windows will start to freeze periodically
- An error message will appear on the screen
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Why does QuickBooks Error 6073 Arise?
There are several explanations after the QuickBooks error 6073:
- The company file is opened by another user on another workstation
- The records are using a Linux Server for the hosting
- A remote operating system can be the reason
- The company file is saved in a read-only network folder
Troubleshooting of QuickBooks Error 6073
Users can counter the error code 6073 in a couple of steps:
Solution 1.
Condition 1. When Someone opens the Company File on Another Device
- Close QuickBooks Desktop on all computers
- Use the Host computer to open the company file
- Go to the File menu and switch on Multi-user mode
- If still the issue is there, reboot all the systems and check again
Condition 2. When the Company File is Open on the Host Computer
- Go to File Menu then click on the Close Company option
- Try to open the company file again
- Back to File menu, click on Open or Restore company
- Open the Company file & Click on the Next option
- Now look for your Company file
- Try to open the company file in Multi-user mode
- Check the error is resolved or not
Condition 3. When the Company file is stored in the Read-only Folder
- Open the computer which is hosting your company file
- Click on the folder in which the file is saved and open it
- Make a right-click on the folder and open the Properties option
- Go to Security Tab choose a user with a Log-in issue then Click on Edit
- Allow the process by clicking on Allow, click on Apply then OK to finish
Solution 2. When the Network Data File is Corrupted
- Click on the Start button and open Windows Explorer
- Search the folder which has the company file
- Click on the company file with Network Data and QB company file extension.
- Change the file extension .ndold and Press Enter key from the keyboard
- Open QuickBooks and try to open the company file
- Now QuickBooks will make a copy of another network data file
- Restart the computer
To repair your system or QuickBooks Desktop from QuickBooks error 6073, use all these points one by one. Make sure firstly know the exact cause of the error then try to fix it on your own or you also dial a toll-free number 1.855.738.2784 and overcome the issue completely.
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