Efficiently Fixing Error -6000 When Opening
A Company File
When opening company files in QuickBooks, users may encounter an error code with
an error message that says: can’t open your company file. These -6000 series error
codes can be 3 or 4 digits, such as (-6176,0), (-6000, -107), (-6138, -105), (-6190, 83), etc. These errors can appear locally as well as on network setups. In this blog
post, we will discuss the reasons for error -6000 when opening a company file and
solutions to fix them.
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Possible Reasons For QuickBooks Error -6000
You may get this error in the software and can’t access your files due to the following
reasons:
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File permission issues can block access.
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Data corruption can trigger this error.
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Corrupted .TLG and .ND configuration files.
Solutions For Fixing QuickBooks Error -6000
If you want to learn how to troubleshoot company file -6000 errors, then read this
section carefully and follow the given steps.
Solution 1: Run QuickBooks File Doctor
Step 1: Download QB Tool Hub
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Close QuickBooks.
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Download QuickBooks Tool Hub. Save it in an easy-to-find location, like your
Downloads folder or your desktop. If you've used the Tool Hub before, you can
check your version by selecting the Home tab; the version will be listed at the
bottom.
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Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
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Follow the prompts. Install it. Agree to the terms.
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Once installed, double-click the icon.
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Open the Tool Hub.
Note: If you can’t find the icon, search for QuickBooks Tool Hub in Windows and
select it from the results.
Step 2: Run File Doctor
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Open the Tool Hub. Click on Company File Issues.
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Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor. It may take up to one minute. And, then, it
will open.
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Now, choose your company file.
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If you can’t access the file, you can get it manually.
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Click Browse and search to find it.
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Select Check your file.
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Click Continue.
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Enter your QuickBooks admin password.
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Select Next.
Solution 2: Renaming .ND and .TLG Files
The .ND and .TLG files are essential components of your QuickBooks files. They are
configuration files that enable QuickBooks to access your company file in a network or
multi-user setup.
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Access the folder storing company files.
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Look for the files with the same name as your company file but ending with the
extensions .ND and .TLG:
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company_file.qbw.nd
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company_file.qbw.tlg
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Right-click each file.
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Then, select Rename.
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Add the word OLD. This should be added in the end.
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Example: company_file.qbw.nd.OLD
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Restart QuickBooks.
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Try accessing company files again.
Conclusion
By understanding the possible causes of error -6000 when opening a company
file and following the above listed solutions, you can successfully fix the error and
ensure an uninterrupted access of your company files.